Bent collector’s cards? No Problem! Quick DIY fix puts warped cards on the mend
The bane of existence for many trading card collectors is having one of their prized possessions bent. While some types of physical bending damage to…
Japanese confectionery shop’s adorable Tangled mini desserts will delight any Disney fan
Ginza Cozy Corner is a longstanding chain of confectionery shops in Japan, and they’re known for their particularly attractive cakes and puddings. This sweet expertise…
Japan’s Doutor Coffee sakura lineup includes mochi marshmallow cherry blossom drinks and more
Spring in Japan means getting caught in a pink shower of blossom-inspired treats in convenience stores, supermarkets and cafes. In particular, the various coffee shop…
Pokemon food artist turns Jumpluff into traditional Japanese sakura spring sweet
Japanese food artist Ponjiro (@Ponjiro_clay) has a very specific but awesome talent–turning Pokémon into adorable and delicious wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. Recently, we saw Ponjiro…
Transformers Bishoujo statues from Kotobukiya: Optimus Prime and Megatron imagined as girls
Japanese figure and statue brand Kotobukiya’s 1/7 scale Bishoujo statue series are based on Shunya Yamashita‘s illustrations of various movie, game, and comic characters in…
What are the odds of this happening? Clogged bottle of ramune candy goes viral
“Is this even possible?” This is how Twitter user and VRChat enthusiast ナンさん Nan-san (@nann_VRC) captioned their picture on Twitter, referring to a miraculous occurrence…
Fire on the tracks of the Enoden Railway Line is not quite what it seems
This last week, mother nature has really pushed her limits in what she can throw at us here in Japan – We’ve seen rain, sun,…
Japanese artist’s wool felt Spheal plushie is round, cute and perfect in every way
Potemayo’s creations Japanese artist ぽてまよ Potemayo (@puchikosan154) loves cute creatures and enjoys making plushies out of wool felt and clay. She also loves games like…
Japanese hobbyist crafts stunning mechanized Gundam figure out of LEGO
The world of “Gunpla” (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) Mobile Suit Gundam models in Japan is filled with talented hobbyists. We’ve seen many…
McDonald’s Japan launches Kit Kat McFlurry Strawberry, new ad with Moe Kamikokuryo
McDonald’s Japan Co., Ltd. has announced it will bring back its collaboration with McFlurry® and KitKat® (sold by Nestlé Japan K.K.) this year, adding a…
Hamster’s unique way of spinning its wheel will give your mind a whirl
For their small size, hamsters can pack a ton of personality, charming us with the simplest of things such as sitting in the perfect adorable…
Photographer captures gorgeous everyday scenes in Japan with Studio Ghibli aura
It can sometimes be strange to use the term “just like an anime” when talking about locations in Japan, because many anime are set…in Japan,…
Japanese pudding shop goes Cinnamoroll crazy with Sanrio Pastel sweets extravaganza
Sanrio characters are known worldwide for their cuteness, and one thing that always meshes well with adorable characters is desserts. A Japanese pudding specialist store…
Adorable shiba inu sleeping peacefully proves that not all animals hate the vet
How do pets usually react when they realise it’s time to see the vet? Pet owners know well how it usually goes down. Even if…
Japanese snow lantern festival canceled, so snow artist makes Studio Ghibli snowmen outside home instead
As their profile states, Japanese Twitter user Toshinyan (@mokomoko_2015) becomes a “snowman craftsman” when winter rolls around. As you can see from some of their…