Loop of cat mumbling as he’s picked up again and again adorably soothing
This cat’s too adorable! An unusual reaction to his owner picking him up. Japanese Twitter user @cats_mimige lives with his beloved Scottish Fold, Mimige. A…
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Japanese TV celebrity shiba inu holds up photoshoots by constantly falling asleep
Starting in 2008, a Japanese TV quiz show “Wafu Sohonke” (TV Tokyo) aired for a run of 12 years. From July 2020, the popular mascot…
Shiba inu’s special pet bed makes him the cutest potato chip around
It’s always a special moment when we see our beloved dogs behaving like humans. Japanese Twitter user and dog owner（@n0qTVdKQKf4r0Qt）lives with his beloved Shiba Inu,…
“Sorry, we couldn’t deliver your package because there was a cat”–Twitter user finds out his cat is rejecting his mail
A video posted on September 14th, 2020 by Kosei Yutaka (@kosei_yutaka) had 360,000 likes on Twitter. “There was a cat, and your package could not…
Strange eyes found peering outside of a Japanese vending machine
“When we try to look into abyss, the abyss may be looking at you, too…” Potatodaze (@potetodaze1129p) tweeted a photo with a mysterious caption to…
‘Dig in’ to these cookies inspired by ancient Japanese burial mounds
You need only a sweet tooth to excavate these Kofun inspired cookie sandwiches. Designed by confectionary company Sweets Factory Cerise to commemorate the registration of…
Japan in Fall: Fujikawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival
Whilst Japan has summers that are great for spending time at the beach, and winters full of snow perfect for descending mountains with your feet…
Japan’s cat pouches come with furry jingly balls attached–for the cat lover who has everything
Japanese maker Felissimo’s Cat Club (Nekobu) division doesn’t just design and release cat-themed goods, they cook up some very particular items for cat lovers. Panties…
Kanazawa’s Gift: The World Discovers the Autumn Flavor of Japanese Matsutake
It is around this time of year, when the cool autumn breezes begin to blow, that we find a morning visit to Omicho Market in…
Japan’s less than a buck all-you-can-eat fried chicken is a karaage lover’s dream
Juicy and crispy Japanese fried chicken, or karaage, may be one of the favorite bento and bar foods in the country (so much that it’s…
Japan has a capsule toy for everything: embarrassed animals hiding their face in shame
It may take some searching, but there might be a capsule toy version of almost anything in Japan. Just when you think all options have…
Mochi Java sparrow cushions provide heated cuddles and get fluffier as you stuff them
When Japanese retailer Felissimo isn’t churning out realistic fried chicken pillow and ASMR sets, they have quite the lineup of bird-themed goods. Some of their…
This school in Chiba is taking a cultural trip to Kansai using Minecraft!
They say there is a silver lining behind every cloud. Although 2020 has been one of the worst years in living memory, with COVID-19 nearly…
New National Theater Tokyo takes part in World Opera Day and World Ballet Day
This year the New National Theater Tokyo will participate in World Opera Day on October 25 and World Ballet Day on October 29. Both World…
CHIME FOR CHANGE’s Zine on feminism, gender and self expression issues in Japan
CHIME FOR CHANGE gathers together the voices of those who are aiming to achieve gender equality and a stronger community. In their latest issue, the…