The too round and squishy Pallas’s Cat cushion plushie is a chonky cat lover’s dream come true
If there’s one thing Japanese retailer Felissimo can’t turn down, it’s the opportunity make a body cushion or pillow based on a super round and…
Helper’s nail-biting story of interaction between a disabled shopper and a “tough-looking man”
Japanese Twitter user and nursing home helper 小山けんいち Kenichi Koyama (@kenny_gby) posted about an incident that he witnessed at a convenience store which initially made…
Japanese café offers meal-watch plan where St. Bernards stare longingly at you during your meal
Japan is home to quite a few pet cafes that allow customers to come in and play with a roster of animal “staff” members, such…
Make potato salad faster with this simple lifehack from Japanese agricultural group
Many people love potato salad. It’s tasty and filling, comes in all kinds of regional varieties, and makes a great side dish. Despite the fact…
Illustrator mom’s awesome Splatoon lunch for kids’ school trip is original down to the packaging
Japanese illustrator and Twitter user カタツモリ Katatsumori (@katatumori) is a mother of two. When her eldest daughter went on a school trip, the school instructed…
KFC releases overflowing lobster fillet burger for winter in Japan
KFC recently made a menu shift chicken sandwiches to burgers in Japan, overhauling their existing lineup, as well as adding some new fried chicken faces….
Adorable cuddling otter tissue boxes will have you always reaching for a tissue
Japanese retailer Felissimo loves to put a cute and quirky spin on just about any product they can imagine, and their YOU+MORE! series (a play…
Tokyo’s legendary curry bread returns after 20 years to much Japanese foodie fan delight
Tokyo Banana is often touted as the number one selling sweets souvenir from Tokyo. Those visiting from out of town often go out of their…
MUJI warms you up this winter with a surprisingly delicious Apple Cinnamon Latte
Japanese retailer Mujirushi Ryouhin (perhaps better known as MUJI) makes their name (literally) on their their no logo “minimalist” goods that include everything from furniture…
Cat’s incredibly human sleepy look hypnotizes Twitter
Every once in a while, cats will flash such strange facial expression that it may make you question whether it’s actually your own kitty or…
Awesome Gintama sleeping bags transform you into Elizabeth and Justaway
For fans of hit anime and manga Gintama, there’s a new perfect way to sleep! Japanese anime specialty stores animate and Movic are now taking…
Miracle shot of Mt. Fuji under Occultation of Uranus and total lunar eclipse stuns on Twitter
Just a few days ago, many in Japan were treated to quite the celestial show in the form of a total lunar eclipse coinciding with…
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Some of the tasty sushi rolls you’ll find in Japanese convenience stores [Review]
If there’s one thing that visitors to Japan consistently mention when it comes to foods they want to try, it’s surely sushi. Depending on your…
Enjoy tea flavored with Doraemon’s favorite snack, as well as adorable Doraemon plates
The Doraemon Future Department Store, the world’s first official store of the internationally popular manga and anime series ドラえもん Doraemon launched a unique tea today,…
Rune Naito’s famous Barazoku artwork goes on display at RUNE BOYS pop-up shop and exhibit
The late multi-creator Rune Naito left about 10,000 of art pieces behind. To celebrate that work, a pop-up shop exhibition titled “RUNE BOYS from Barazoku”…