Cat-shaped sweets bed turns kitty into the most adorable Maritozzo pastry
It can sometimes be quite the ordeal to get cats to cooperate and use the toys and beds we buy them (with our feline friends…
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Omatcha Salon Parco unveils fine Matcha and Houjicha shaved ice dessert menu
Japan’s LIFE Style Corporation has released a new summer menu: “Koi (Concentrated) Matcha” & “Koi Houjicha” shaved ice dessert, as of July 24th at OMTCHA…
Lucario, Poochyena, Grookey and Unfezant join the Pokemon manhole takeover of Japan
Recently, 4 new Pokemon manhole lids “Poke futa” (“Poke-lids” in English) were added in Kurashiki city, Okayama prefecture. The new lids are of Lucario, Poochyena,…
Temple priest explains why you shouldn’t lightly explore haunted places in Japan
In the summer, some Japanese exploring hobbyists visit rumored haunted spots to feel “chilly”. a However, Rokusyaku Houshi, a master monk of Nichiren Buddhism (@6SYAKU_HOUSHI)…
Adorable photos of borzoi watching over baby are your moment of serenity for the week
Borzoi dogs are known for their slender body, beautiful long-hair coat, and a slim, elegant face. Japanese Twitter user YOU (@you_1214_hpmi) has a Borzoi as…
Adorable new cat hanko seals imitate the shape of a curled up sleeping cat
When it comes to situations that require a signature in many parts of the world, Japan uses something called a hanko (判子) or inkan (印鑑)…
Cat’s mosquito repellent curiosity turns her into fluffy pig samurai
Cat lover and Japanese Twitter user @NEKOLAND13 lives with his two beloved cats. Recently, he witnessed a hilarious moment involving one of his cats, Emma-chan…
Puk Pupa Teatro in Shinjuku: puppet shows for kids since 1929, now offering online shows
The Puk Pupa Teatro is Japan’s first modern theatre created specifically to stage puppet plays. It regularly holds performances in its charming Shinjuku theatre, and…
Photograph captures mysterious pillars of light in the night sky. What do they mean?
Readers who pay close attention to the news may recall recent interesting headlines from the US. Several outlets covered a case made by a team…
Cool yoga mats support users’ and planet’s health while blending into fashionable homes
It seems every year that passes, yoga and meditation become more mainstream in the West. The same is true of Japan, although some may be…
Kigumi Museum in Waseda is great for fans of traditional Japanese carpentry
As the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games demonstrated, one of the native traditions of which Japan is proudest is carpentry. For millennia, its carpenters…
Stuck-at-home consumers turn to indoor picnics to get a taste of summer
In Japan, residents are still forced to manage their summer plans to some degree around the ongoing pandemic. Many are taking the current conditions as…
Futuristic art exhibition uses digital displays and AR to create a transcendental experience
In the basement of GINZA 456 in Ginza, Tokyo a strange new jugle is growing. This fantastic neon sight was created by and is operated…
New Miffy products will help save you from the heat this summer season
Luggage brand Siffler announced a collaboration with Miffy just in time for summer. As temperatures rise across Japan, consumers are looking for any chance to…
With many festivals cancelled, you may need to be creative to enjoy summer at home
Despite summer being in full swing and the Olympics just around the corner, many residents in Japan and abroad are spending a lot of time…