Cats on swings are the comforting capsule toy figures you never realized you needed
Whether it’s the pandemic or just everyday stress, we can all use a breather once in a while. These capsule toy figures of cats lazily…
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Asahi Super Dry’s draft beer in a can sees shipments stalled after positive response
Earlier this year, Asahi announced that it would be putting a twist on Asahi Super Dry by releasing a version that allowed you to experience…
“Nekokan” serves up fish fit for kitties and humans in an effort to battle food waste
Even the most dedicated cat lover would probably draw the line at cracking open canned food with a cat on the label for their own…
Traditional Japanese shibori eco bags stretch to fit your shopping
Growing initiatives to be more eco-friendly, as well as the introduction of fees for plastic bags at supermarkets and convenience stores, has led to a…
No computer graphics?! Pocari Sweat’s uplifting new commercial stuns through technical skill
“What, this isn’t CG? It’s too amazing.” “I think this should be considered as a work of art. It’s simply wonderful.” “This video is so…
SUNTORY’s barley tea now in “sustainable bottles” made with 100% recycled materials
Suntory Foods International Ltd. has renewed its lineup of “GREEN DA・KA・RA Yasashii Mugi-cha” barley tea and will launch it nationwide on April 13 (Tuesday). The…
Popular Japanese bagel brand Bagel & Bagel comes to NewDays convenience stores
Bagel & Bagel is the top bagel provider in Japan, accounting for 83% of all bagel sales in the nation. With 29 locations throughout Japan…
These beautiful artisanal Japanese watches use hand-made washi paper
The Japanese craft of 和紙 washi, and particularly, the techniques associated with hand-crafted paper, or 手漉き和紙tesuki washi, were registered in 2014 as a UNESCO intangible…
Adorable dog mugs show a colorful coat when filled with a hot beverage
Dogs are adorable in all shapes and sizes, but the lovely canines featured on Japanese maker Marumo Takagi’s charming mug cups double their appeal by…
Gorgeous pilgrimage books feature wood covers carved in traditional Japanese patterns
Goshuinchō: Japanese “temple seal” notebooks If you’ve ever visited a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine in Japan, you may have seen people with small, colorful…
Japanese maker develops world’s first foldable disposable paper razor
Japanese Kaijurishi was founded in 1908 in the town of Seki, Gifu prefecture, which is famous for its rich tradition and history of samurai sword…
Hamaotome x Kimetsu no Yaiba Onigiri Nori now on sale
Hamaotome (浜乙女), the seaweed, rice toppings, and sesame seeds manufacturer, has teamed up with the popular series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba for a new onigiri nori…
Demon Slayer villains star in awesome Kimetsu no Yaiba t-shirt and demonic eye mask lineup
With the enormous popularity of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series, there’s no shortage of cool merchandise for fans to pick up. Such as…
Product lineup of NESCAFÉ Plant-Based lattes now on sale in Japan
Nestlé Launches a New Genre of Plant-Based Latte Products in Japan Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company with operations in 187 countries around…
Singing and dancing Pikachu robot gives adorable Poké-responses to your voice
In an effort to recreate his character in the games and anime, flagship electric Pokémon Pikachu making his way into the homes and hearts of…