As some of our readers may recall, Japanese toy and capsule toy maker Kitan Club likes to make unusual rings in the shape of popular…

Kitan Club has recently been making figures featuring cats in various poses and unexpected costumes. For example, their Kyonshi (Jiangshi) Cat previously caused a stir…

Whether it’s the pandemic or just everyday stress, we can all use a breather once in a while. These capsule toy figures of cats lazily…

Cthulian squid monster and watermelon hybrids and kawaii colorful poop are just a few examples of how niche capsule toys can get in Japan. Capsule…

Hideharu Egashira, known by his stage name Egashira 2:50, is a Japanese comedian famous for being a shocking and disruptive figure, his gags often relying…

As we introduced last year, capsule toy and novelty goods maker Kitan Club came out with a very kawaii toy series featuring hamsters and a…

Back in 2016, a trio of shiba inu dogs in the southern Japanese island of Kyushu adorably peeking out from holes in a wall went…

In Japan, as in many countries around the world, striking a harmonious work-life balance is a serious challenge. When the balance tips on the side…

The sunakku: Japan’s nostalgic “snack bars” Ah, the Japanese sunakku スナック A fixture of Japanese nightlife for over half a century, these cozy little drinking…

Kitan Club specializes in quirky but cute gacha (capsule toy vending machine) goods such as Japanese eatery ticket machine key chains and Scottish Fold kitty…

Food Ticket Machines If you’ve ever eaten at a ramen shop, curry shop, beef bowl restaurant or any number of inexpensive restaurant chains in Japan,…