Contrary to his lazy demeanor, Water/Psychic-type Pokémon has actually been quite active in Japan, being named an official ambassador of Kagawa prefecture, and thus taking…

Installing traditional tatami reed flooring in a new home is commonplace in Japan, but if you live in a country where tatami sellers are few…

When it comes to quirky and creative interior goods in Japan, it can be hard to top oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard, which keeps a…

It’s hard not to admire Japanese trains. As someone who hails from a country where the trains are not only unreliable but visually unappealing too,…

Nitori is a retail company in Japan that focuses on furniture and home accessories. It has a wide selection of items, and among them, you…

As more and more companies gravitate towards long-term telework policies to continue safe and distanced working as a countermeasure to the coronavirus situation, we’re seeing…

You may know Japanese gaming accessory brand for their ultimate gaming onesies that even feature toilet systems, but when they’re not releasing comfortable roomwear, they’re…

Fans of Studio Ghibli’s animated movie My Neighbour Totoro will know, nothing looks comfier than Totoro’s big fat, fluffy belly when Mei falls asleep on…

Cats have a bit of a reputation for giving attention to the toys you buy them on their own terms (read: ignoring them), but recently…

There’s no shortage of fluffy white bread loaves in Japanese bakeries, and ever since we’ve seen the adorably comfy bread chairs from Village/Vanguard, it’s been…

If anyone knows how to relax, it’s Rilakkuma. His name is a combination of the Japanese words “relax” (rilakkusu) and “bear” (kuma), and now he…

Cat lovers have always dreamed of falling asleep while being cuddled by cats, and now this cat futon will let you do just that–fur free!…