Adorable kitten urges her human to change back to her favorite collar after getting a new one
As most cat lovers know, our feline friends can be very picky. Whether its having a specific napping spot or favorite brand of food, cats…
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Dosanko’s 50th anniversary Happy Rainbow Ramen conveys chain’s hopes for happier times
2020 has obviously been an extremely difficult year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic both for private citizens and companies alike. The restaurant industry has…
Koikeiya kicks off “Niche Rich” chip lineup with seafood al ajillo w/truffle & grilled wagyu w/ uni
From niche to mainstream Interests and cultural phenomena that were once “niche” have the potential to go mainstream. In Japan, such was the case with…
Veteran actor Fumiyo Kohinata shows wild TikTok skills in commercial campaign
66-year-old Fumiyo Kohinata is a veteran actor who is a regular presence in Japanese TV dramas and films. Recently, he has appeared in TV dramas…
Hokkaido’s Kuma-Chan Onsen: The most Kawaii Hot Pot featuring a Bear in a Hot Spring
It’s December already, and the temperature is getting lower. In the northern areas of Japan, it already started snowing, and more people opt for hot…
Enjoy the upcoming Pokémon movie with this cute Terrarium-style drinking cup!
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will be the twenty-third film addition to the Pokémon Universe and the first film in the Generation VIII…
Pokémon releases an official ASMR video of hanging out with Pikachu for an afternoon
Pikachu has certainly earned his place as the top of the Pokémon popularity food chain. That’s probably why he’s entrusted with such time-consuming duties such…
Japan’s new Kit Kats are aged in whisky barrels in Scotland for 180 days
Japan’s diverse and sometimes surprising use of regional and limited edition flavors in Kit Kats has made them a popular souvenir for travelers from abroad…
Adorable munchkin proves that cats and cucumbers can get along
If you were to believe what you see in the epic (one-sided) battles you see between them in viral videos, it would seem that cats…
Japan’s new life-size moving Gundam statue unveiled in full dramatic glory
Japan has had more than one full scale Mobile Suit Gundam statue, but the 18-meter (59-foot) full scale statue of the iconic anime’s original original…
Japanese designer and kiln team up for lovely sake carafes that sing like birds when you pour from them
Tokkuri are Japanese carafes used for pouring sake into smaller cups (o-choko) or glasses. With Japan having such a rich tradition in ceramics, seasoned sake…
Pokemon themed hotel rooms opening in Tokyo and Osaka let you snuggle with giant Snorlax
Mimaru, an apartment-hotel chain in Japan, debuted their first Pokemon themed hotel rooms last December, in their hotels based in Tokyo and Kyoto, the two…
Japan opens up chiropractic service for gamers with bad posture
Japanese gaming accessory and furniture brand Bauhutte is used to making gamers comfortable with their ultimate gaming onesies featuring toilet systems and isolation tents, but…
Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World announces opening and unveils Mario Kart ride
It was only just recently that Universal Studios Japan announced a number of intriguing details regarding the opening and featured attractions of “Super Nintendo World”,…
My strangely enjoyable experience staying in Japan’s Henn Na Hotel
Many readers will sympathize with my predicament. It’s the day before an early morning flight out of Haneda Airport. My place is located centrally enough…