A bear in a hot pot? The Japanese picture puzzle that has netizens stumped
You’ve probably seen hidden picture puzzles before. Where’s Wally? (Where’s Waldo? in the US) is a famous example that comes to mind. Japanese Twitter user…
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Melonpan “chock-full of bears” go viral after Japanese illustrator bakes the perfect batch
If you’re interested in Japan, chances are you’ve heard of melonpan. The delicious, round pastries are often mentioned as a favorite sweet by visitors and…
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[Report] Cute edible bears take a bath in a delicious Japanese hot pot!
If you are a TikTok user or an Instagram user, you might have seen these cute bears sitting in a Japanese hot pot. The bears…
Japanese food artist creates realistic animals, even “Demon Slayer” characters out of rice balls
For many Japanese people, whether it’s on a field trip or Sports Day for kids, or enjoying a picnic under beautiful red and yellow foliage…
Customer in Japanese Cake Shop Embarrassed By His Own Order
Châteraisé (シャトレーゼ) is a food manufacturer headquartered in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. The Japanese patisserie, which offers a variety of sweets at reasonable prices, has…
Bread artist continues to delight with creations contrasting cute bear heads and buff bodies
Buff bear bread Ran (@konel_bread) is a bread artist who teaches baking classes and creates various original designs of sweet and savory breads. She’s most…
Hokkaido’s Kuma-Chan Onsen: The most Kawaii Hot Pot featuring a Bear in a Hot Spring
It’s December already, and the temperature is getting lower. In the northern areas of Japan, it already started snowing, and more people opt for hot…
A feast for carnivores: Bread and Circus puts deer, bear, badger and boar on the menu
In the last few years, game meats have become quite popular in Japan. With winter approaching, Shinjuku san-chome restaurant Pan to Sākasu (パンとサーカス Bread and…
Japanese shop’s adorable bear pancakes and sandwiches promise melt in your mouth goodness
The kawaii culture (or “cuteness culture”) in Japan is so entrenched in the country that shops and restaurants are constantly finding ways to make their…
Turtles and other cute animals inspire bread created in celebration of Japan’s Children’s Day
Children’s Day is a holiday in Japan when people celebrate children’s happiness and wish them good health. Taking place every May 5th, it’s not uncommon…
Custard-Filled Lounging Rilakkuma Cakes Are An Adorable and Affordable Snack
(Updated on 3/7/19 for Spring version) If he wasn’t sweet enough already, San-X’s ever-popular character, the perennially relaxed and laid-back bear Rilakkuma, is going to…
Herd Of Rabbits Devours A Terrified Bear-Pumpkin At The Zoo
You’d never see a bear getting attacked by a herd of rabbits in the wild, but at Kahoku Children’s Zoo in Yamagata Prefecture, the tables…
Enormous Japanese Bear Sleeping Bag Set Gives Adults Their Own Cute Way To Nap
Japanese online retailer of cutesy home-decor and personal goods Felissimo had a huge success with their children’s sleeping bags based off of popular picture book…
Bear-Shaped Japanese Snack Discovered To Turn Into Chilling Horror Scene
Kumasan No Attaka Shiruko (Mr. Bear’s Warm Red Bean Soup) is a cute, bear-shaped version of one of Japan’s traditional sweet soups. Known as oshiruko,…
Giant Bear Sleeping Bag Will Keep You Warm While You Hibernate At Home
If you’re sick of people interrupting your sleep, this new sleeping bag will make sure you’re protected from any pesky visitors (unless you’re sleeping out…