Red Panda Tries To Intimidate A Tiny Enemy That Set Foot Inside Its Cozy Home
Tiny as they can be, a lot of us have a fear of bugs. It turns out humans aren’t the only species that get chills…
Japan
The Original Tamagotchi Is Back, And We Can Now Relive Our Long Lost Childhood Memories
When they first came out 20 years ago (!) in 1996, Tamagotchis were what every kid wanted. Those who were able to convince their parents…
Munchkin Cat Gets A Relaxing Facial Massage As His Sister Watches Enviously
For one reason or another, people in Japan have the tendency to comment on the size of other people’s faces. Small faces are often considered…
Doge Bags: Paper Bags That Mimic A Shiba Inu Perking Its Ears When You Carry Them
Japanese online retailer tends to specialize in feline-related goods, with such adventurous items as lip gloss that simulates kissing a wet cat nose, but they’ve…
This Photographer Shows How Truly Magical Nighttime Cherry Blossoms Are
Depending on the region, Japan’s beautiful cherry blossom season is in full throttle or just beginning to wind down. Either way, this time of year…
“Auspicious Omens”: Original Cover Art Painted By Japanese Artist Miki Katoh
When we first saw the breathtaking artwork of Japanese artist Miki Katoh, it was truly love at first sight. Now, we’re ecstatic to announce that…
Get Noticed On Handmade Urushi Lacquer Skateboards In Traditional Japanese Designs
Japanese lacquerware would not be the same without the presence of urushi, a type of lacquer used when creating hand-painted works ranging from pictures to…
Japanese Wool Felt Artist Creates Ultra-Realistic And Adorable Shiba Inu, Corgis, And More!
We’ve seen creepily realistic gigantic wearable felt cat heads before, but when it comes to full-body creations, these furry felt animal creations by felt and…
Onitsuka Tiger Brand Sneakers Let You Wear Cherry Blossoms On Your Feet All Year Long
If it’s simply not enough to gaze at the cherry blossoms during Japan’s fleeting sakura season, you can now wear the elegant pink flowers on…
Here’s The Second Trailer For Fullmetal Alchemist Live Action Movie
Fans of the popular anime and manga series Fullmetal Alchemist have been waiting for a more fully fleshed out trailer ever since the first teaser…
Chidorigafuchi Is The Place To Be For A Breathtaking Stroll Under Cherry Blossoms In Full Bloom
Tokyo’s sakura season has gotten off to a dreary start this year with days of murky, rainy weather, and locals have been about bursting with…
Isetan’s Sui no Za Is A Must Stop By Emporium Of Sake And Beer From All Over Japan
When it comes to alcohol, many are content to simply associate Japan with the sake and major beer labels they enjoy when they go out…
Ghibli Museum To Introduce Studio Ghibli Food Art Exhibit And Life-Size Kitchen From Totoro
It’s no secret that one of the many pleasures of watching Studio Ghibli foods is lusting for the lifelike and mouth-watering food that often appears…
Maru The Cat Tries On New Hairstyles With Colorful Wigs Made From Yarn
By now you’ve probably heard of Maru, the 9-year-old Scottish Fold from Japan that holds a Guinness World Record for the most watched animal on…
American Cherry Pie Frappuccinos And More Are Heading To Starbucks Locations In Japan
As if matcha puddings weren’t enough to get us excited for Starbucks Japan’s limited time springtime products, the popular coffee chain has unveiled two more…