“World’s largest living rodents” can be a bit of a hard sell in terms of cuteness for the uninitiated, but anyone familiar with Capybara knows…

Thanks to Bandai’s “sweets division”, a series of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) called “Tabemasu” has made almost too-cute-to-eat desserts modeled after popular Japanese characters such…

For feline fans in Japan, Felissimo’s Cat Club (Neko-bu) division provides a treasure trove of quirky cat goods that includes everything from kitty milk scented…

Studio Ghibli fans can always count on Japanese retailer Donguri Kyowakoku for regular fashion releases inspired by the beloved animation giant, including vintage Princess Mononoke…

600 cookies (each half the size of a standard sheet of paper) 40 muffins 600 bread slices 200 cream puffs 420 leaf shaped pies 250…

On November 6th, Japanese morning news variety program “Sukkiri” aired a segment addressing the issue of Japanese companies prohibiting women employees from wearing glasses while…

While Starbucks Japan has become somewhat synonymous with their seasonal and holiday themed Frappuccinos, such as the recently released Halloween Red Masquerade and Christmas Cake…

Realistic oyster bags and impossibly happy quokka pouches are just some of the cuddly carry buddies we’ve seen filling out the ranks of Japanese online…

Located on Awaji Island in Hyogo prefectures, amusement park Nijigen no Mori (“Two Dimensional Forest”) offers an opportunity for anime fans to explore outdoor attractions…

The 65th anniversary of Japan’s iconic kaiju has resulted in quite a few commemorative releases this year, including Japanese cup sake with labels inspired by…

Many of us get misty eyed at the mere mention of Hachiko, an incredibly loyal Akita dog who patiently waited for his owner to return…

The costume chaos and revelry of Japan’s gigantic Shibuya Halloween celebration isn’t for everyone. That’s why for the past five years, office workers at entertainment…

While we’ve seen popular events where shirtless macho men will rip up items that remind you of bad times, Japan hasn’t done much in terms…

If you’re after an awesome proposal or wedding jewelry set from Japan, it’s hard to argue with Pokemon wedding rings with Pokeball ring cases, but…

Starbucks Japan’s fightfuly Dark Night and Red Masquerade Halloween Frappuccinos aren’t even in the books yet and they’ve already announced their first two drinks of…