Japanese Twitter User Meets Stray Cat With A Cat-Shaped Spot Under Its Nose
It’s heart melting just being on the receiving end of affection from a cat, but many Japanese cat-lovers are seeking the attentions of felines with…
Anyone With A 3D Printer Can Now Play With Their Very Own Set Of Pokémon Chess Pieces
Whether it’s Harry Potter or Super Mario Brothers, themed chess sets tend to be on the pricey end of the spectrum compared to the standard…
Japanese Brand Turns Worn-Out Kimonos Into Individually Crafted Sun Umbrellas
While kimonos are highly regarded as exquisite handcrafted garments, the traditional robes are no longer worn daily by the majority of men and women in…
Over 1,500 Pikachus Will Be Invading Yokohama, And They’re Bringing Kawaii Vending Machines With Them
It’s that time of year again. Yup, that time of year when over 1,000 Pikachus dance their way into the city of Yokohama, infiltrating the…
Hit Manga And Anime Series One Piece Is Getting A Hollywood Live Action Television Series
Eiichiro Oda’s record-shattering manga and anime series, One Piece, is getting its very own live-action television series overseas. The announcement was made by Hiroyuki Nakano…
Kit Kat Japan Has Outdone Itself With Chocolate Cake-Filled Kit Kat Bars
From Kit Kat sushi to gold-plated Kit Kats, it’s no secret that Japan regularly releases limited edition Kit Kat flavors that can at times sound…
Italian Designer Fausto Puglisi Releases Hip And Stylish Yukatas For A Traditionally Modern Look
Like any other piece of clothing, yukatas are available in a myriad of colors and patterns. Going on a hunt for the perfect set is…
This Cosplaying Aunty Will Never Be Too Old To Dress Up
At first glance, cosplay can seem to be a hobby for the young, but as we’ve seen in the past with a cosplayer’s grandmother lending…
Yokohama Beer Garden Is Offering Food, Drinks, And Take-Home Yukata Sets During Special Summer Event
One of the best ways to make the most of the scalding summer heat in Japan is to go out dressed in a beautiful yukata,…
Kawaii Cat And Ghost-Shaped Marshmallows Are The Perfect Complements To Your Tea
If all you’ve ever had are plain white marshmallows with your hot cocoa or smores, Felissimo will make you realize you’ve been missing out on…
Japan’s Latest Idol Unit Is A Group Of 60 Miner Mannequins
When it comes to regional promotions, Japanese towns in search of escaping the shadow of the bigger cities in the country and showing off their…
Creepy Evolving Japanese Baseball Mascot Hunted Down And Stripped By Other Mascots At All-Star Game
You may remember that the latest in Japan’s long line of bizarre but adorable mascots literally “evolved” on the baseball field. The newest mascot for…
Japan Celebrates Marine Day With Sneakers Inspired By Traditional Ukiyoe Art
From Respect for the Age Day to Mountain Day, Japan celebrates at least one public holiday during 11 of the 12 months throughout the year….
Foxy Kitsune-Mask Band Rocks Out To Utada Hikaru, Lupin, Arrietty, and More On Traditional Japanese Instruments
We’ve seen the wonderful sounds of traditional Japanese instruments fuse old and new in fantastic ways before, with several artists treating us to traditional Japanese…
Have A Drink Inside Barbie’s Dollhouse At Barbie-Themed Pink Holiday Cafe
If there’s one word to describe Barbie in Japanese, it would probably be “kawaii.” With her fashionable clothes and enviable lifestyle that includes big houses…