Shiba inu blissfully soaking in a hot bath looks like a gentle polar bear
With temperatures dropping day by day in Japan, it’s only natural for pets to seek the comfort of warmth. Just recently, we introduced a pair…
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Pikachu & friends celebrate Xmas in Japanese icing cookie artists’ adorable macaron & cookie creation
Husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) have been sharing their homemade icing cookies on Twitter and YouTube for some time now….
Move over 3D cat, FF7 Remake’s Red XIII is latest animated 3D mascot lording over Tokyo’s streets
Some of our grape Japan readers will remember the realistic 3D cat that suddenly appeared on a new 3D digital billboard in Tokyo’s busy Shinjuku…
Japanese indie app developer’s lifelike AI-controlled CG goldfish have Twitter stunned
Masataka Hakozaki is a talented Japanese indie app developer who has already created several simulation apps which you can download for iOS and Android. As…
Nissin turns their instant yakisoba noodle packaging into a clever interactive work of art
Nissin has certainly shown off some creative ideas for their popular instant noodle products in the past, but they’ve mostly been centered around their flagship…
NIJISANJI EN debuts its fourth wave all-male VTuber group Luxiem
Overview ANYCOLOR Inc. has announced that the five-member all-male group Luxiem from Vtuber project NIJISANJI EN makes their debut today, on December 17th, 2021. Three…
Tempura turns into yōkai monsters in the first of Qualia’s “Con/tempura/ry Art” capsule toy series
Starting on December 22nd 2021, you’ll be seeing a very special toy in Japanese capsule dispensers nationwide. Introducing the てんぷら妖怪 “Tempura Yōkai” mascot figure series…
In a fantasy world come to life, whales swim carefree in skies above Japan during kite display
If you watch anime, chances are you’ve seen a flying whale or two. For example, Negima! Magister Negi Magi had its Air Whales, Flying Witch…
Metaverse talents specializing in feminized kawaii voice sing at the Babiniku Kohaku 2021 concert
Babiniku and feminized voice in the metaverse According to the “Social VR Lifestyle Survey 2021,” a survey of 1,197 metaverse users jointly conducted by the…
Losing track of your Corgi in a crowd of 200 Corgis and other cute Corgi stories from Japan
Kids grow up so fast. You may not be able to tell how fast they grow when you spend time with them every day, but…
Japan’s new quick hardening powder turns your leftover noodle broth into a solid
Many of us like to savor our instant noodles right down to the last drop of soup and seasoning, but those who are counting their…
Avatar clothing brand YOYOGI MORI announces new brand YUE, first VRC exhibition
Overview YOYOGI MORI is a sophisticated Japanese avatar clothing brand powered by a team of designers, each with a unique aesthetic, pushing the boundaries of…
Incredibly happy shiba greets her owner with gigantic smile and presents everytime they come home
Shiba inu are beloved among canine fans for a lot of reasons, but their seemingly limitless expressiveness is certainly an endearing one. Whether they’re falling…
Shiba inu in Japan’s cheeks become adorably extra mochi-like during the winter
Shiba inu have some naturally adorable cheeks, which can often be quite stretchy and described as “mochi-like” in Japan. While they can be quite fun…
Internationally popular YouTube channel shows off unique Japanese gadgets and knickknacks
Iseebitarou 伊勢海老太郎 has a growing collection of unique miscellaneous goods which he introduces on his YouTube channel simply called おもしろ雑貨コレクター omoshiro-zakka korekutā, meaning “interesting zakka…