Japanese creator’s witty kotatsu keycap provides a mini escape from everyday stress
For those who are unfamiliar with it, a 炬燵 こたつ kotatsu is a low, wooden table frame, covered by a heavy blanket or quilted futon,…
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A curious cat annoys owner resting at the kotatsu [manga]
Winter is in full effect in Japan. Temperatures are dropping, and various regions are seeing heavy snowfall and shortened periods of daylight. While this makes…
Japanese retailer revolutionizes kotatsu with outlets and high seating for telework
As more and more companies gravitate towards long-term telework policies to continue safe and distanced working as a countermeasure to the coronavirus situation, we’re seeing…
New Mini Kotatsu For Cats Gives Kitties Warm Winter Refuge
One of the simplest but most comforting winter traditions in Japan is parking yourself under the cozy warmth of a kotatsu. A kotatsu is a…
New “Wearable Kotatsu” Lets You Walk Around In Japan’s Favorite Heating Furniture
Japanese Akihabara-based retailer Thanko is all about practical gadgets delivered with a sense of humor, whether it be clip-on air conditioning units or a creepy…
Kotatsu-Loving Cat Stunned By Its Warm Winter Shelter’s Sudden Disappearance
Kotatsu: A way to stay warm in winter Kotatsu (炬燵 or コタツ), low table frames first covered by a quilted futon or blanket then a…
Stay Warm And Entertained In Winter Aboard The Yomeishu Kotatsu Train
Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 The Sanriku Kaigan is a beautiful coastline extending along the Pacific Ocean from southern Aomori prefecture, through Iwate prefecture and northern…
Go Glamping Japanese Style With This Traditional Japanese Hotel Room On Wheels
Most tourists who visit Japan want to spend at least one night in a traditional Japanese hotel and eat at a traditional Japanese restaurant to…
Warm Your Heart With These Nostalgic Kotatsu Cord-Inspired Smartphone Cables
There are so many ways of accessorizing your smartphone these days, and Japan has seen its share of cute and creative options. For example, there…
Wear A Kotatsu And Be A Japanese School Girl At The Same Time With Sailor Kotatsu Pajamas
Japanese online retailer Bibilab is no stranger to eccentric indoor clothing and pajamas, including a pigtails shaped pillow bed that you can wear. But now…
Cats Being Too Comfy To Leave The Kotatsu Heating Table
Have you ever tried a Japanese kotatsu? A table frame covered by a futon (heavy blanket), and underneath is an electric heat. When the weather…
These Cats Had Their Kotatsu Cover Taken Away, Now They Seek Answers As Adorably As Possible
Now that the cold of Winter has set in and taken Japan in her icy grip, just about everyone in the country is racing for…
10 Photos Of Cats Discovering The Delights Of Kotatsu
Kotatsu – an essential Japanese household item during winter – has been much talked about since it was picked by the social media in the…
Have You Ever Tried A Kotatsu? You’ll Never Have To Leave Bed Again!
Kotatsu have been around for a long time, but it’s right around this time of year that Japanese social media begins buzzing with anticipation to…