Cat relents in cutest way after owner shuts down his attempts at stealing food
While cat’s often beg for their human’s food when they see them eating, the truth is much of what we eat is often too salty,…
Cat duo in Japan digs into miniature luxury traditional New Year’s feast fit for humans
Cat lovers are used to seeing their feline companions spoiled, but the owner of Totomaru-kun and Hanmi-chan (@totomaru_hanmi)z, two kitties in Japan, definitely went the…
Japanese paper artist creates strikingly detailed and colorful plants and creatures, miniatures
As his pseudonym 我流切紙人 Garyū Kirigami-nin (literally, “self-styled paper-cutter”) indicates, Japanese paper artist Toshiaki Kawasaki 川﨑利昭 (@garyukirigami) takes a unique approach to the art of…
Food artist turns Pokémon into awesome traditional Japanese sweets
Ponjiro (@Ponjiro_clay) describes themselves in their Twitter bio as a person who “makes Pokémon and eats them”, and while that may sound a bit jarring…
Japanese “ninja” cat runs on walls in a fierce dash to rejoin its owner
Pets usually live a leisurely life, but they sometimes show off their physical prowess in ways that surprise their human caretakers. Twitter user ももんが Momonga’s…
This mountain hot spring town may be Japan’s most photogenic winter wonderland
Japanese musician, photographer and Twitter user あゆ Ayu (@auki999) posted a beautiful photo they took in Ginzan Onsen 銀山温泉, a hot spring resort nested in…
Howl’s Moving Castle flower pot holder lets Turnip Head bring some Ghibli magic to your room
Donguri Kyowakoku, Japan’s official Studio Ghibli retailer, has a ridiculous amount of merchandise available inspired by the various popular characters and motifs from the animations….
Japan’s ‘Slime Cocoon’ hotel room will transport the guest to the world of Dragon Quest
With all that’s been going on lately, the urge to escape into a fantasy world is stronger than ever. The good news for fans of…
Studio Ghibli outdoor gear features forest spirits from My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke
Something that stands out about a lot of Studio Ghibli movies is the references to nature and beautifully animated scenes in forests. In particular, the…
Customisable Pokemon name necklaces featuring fan favourites bring style to Pokemon training
Japanese jewellers U-Treasure have an incredibly wide range of themed pieces, based on popular series and characters such as Pokemon and Star Wars. These items…
Animal Crossing player recreates rooms from Arrietty, Spirited Away, other Studio Ghibli films with impressive results
Japanese Animal Crossing player てと Teto (@Doremi_No1) is incredibly talented when it comes to designing beautiful and intricate rooms and worlds in the international hit…
‘Smiling’ Kimetsu no Yaiba characters star in Demon Slayer cheesecake tarts in Japan
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s wild popularity has led to the spawn of countless merchandise drops and awesome character-inspired food. Fans with a sweet tooth…
No-Face to light your way and Yubaba’s heads to guard your coins in awesome Spirited Away lineup
Despite his strange looks and demeanour, Kaonashi (or No-Face) has become a favourite of Ghibli fans. This is evidenced by the string of awesome No-Face…
Hit duo YOASOBI teams up with 4 Naoki Prize-winning novelists for new song project
YOASOBI is a popular Japanese music duo known for “turning stories into music”. Their first debut song “Yoruni Kakeru” (Racing into the night) became a…
Cat in Japan ensures their owner has just as well-groomed hair as they do
Japanese Twitter user and cat owner ＠potechi_nikki lives with her beloved cats; Potechi, Koyuki, Okome and the newest addition to the family since December 2021,…