Coconut Sable releases ‘nostalgic but new’ retro cookies to take us back in time
Recently, retro culture has become a popular part of society, especially amongst the younger generations. In Japan, the term ‘ニューレトロ’ (Literally, ‘New Retro’) has even…
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Have the perfect Gintama cuddle buddy with this giant Elizabeth plushie
Fans of popular anime series Gintama were treated to the theatrical release of the movie Gintama THE FINAL recently in Japan, and now they can…
Hello Kitty unveils more collaboration sweets with plague-fighting yōkai Amabie
Hello Kitty or Amabie, if you had to, which would you choose? Ok fine they’re a little too incomparable and lacking in similarities of any…
Sweets Paradise’s ‘Nyanko’ sweets event returns for a second year running!
This cat-themed sweets buffet event from Sweets Paradise will leave you feline content. Get yourself down to a Sweets Paradise near you from 15 February…
Burger King Japan serves up both beef and plant-based avocado Whoppers
Burger King Japan has had a busy year with Whopper variants. When they’re not trying to give us good burger luck with a Whopper that…
Studio Ghibli Theme Park will have it’s own real life Howl’s Moving Castle
While Studio Ghibli fans were thrilled to hear that an official theme park for the beloved animation studio would be opening up in Japan, the…
Lotteria releases soy BBQ cheeseburger in Japan
With Burger King’s plant-based Whopper, Ippudo’s plant-based tonkotsu ramen, and even IKEA’s plant-based katsu curry, Japan has seen a recent uptick in non-meat alternative meals….
“Fluffy cat shrine” turns your cat into a feline divinity
As any cat lover knows, our feline companions can sometimes (read: all the time) have sort of a god-complex and turn the tables on who…
Tajima Island Escape – The private island getaway you need right now
Feeling trapped under the new SOE? Want to travel somewhere but have reservations due to the ongoing coronavirus? We don’t blame you. Life under the…
Photographer captures perfect shots of Japan’s Great Buddha “crying”
Japan boasts several impressive “Great Buddha” statues, but the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki prefecture is perhaps its most photogenic. Surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, the…
Nintendo takes over 7-11 Japan with Super Mario Bros themed menu of meals
“Ichiban kuji” are a type of lottery often held at Japanese convenience stores, where customers purchase a ticket at a blind draw for a chance…
Giant sleepy Kirby plushie is your new work-from-home cuddle buddy
Nintendo’s Kirby seems to have a look perfect for turning into just about…anything. Whether it’s a huggable heated plushie that stares at you longingly, traditional…
Keep a kitty companion with you always with hanging fat cat toilet paper racks
Japanese retailer Felissimo routinely puts out quirky and cute animal-themed products, but their Cat Club (Neko-bu) department is dedicated to feline goods. With everything from…
Japan releases “soup cocktails” with instant hot sake minestrone and clam chowder mixtures
With the warmer days of spring yet to fully arrive, atsukan, or hot sake, is still a popular boozy treat to warm yourself up with…
Artist’s snow dogs look just as cute as the real deal
In January 2021, Japan underwent a severe cold wave nationwide, resulting in rare snowfall in the Kyushu region. There have been many posts about people…