Japanese stuffed animal artist cooks up impossibly adorable fried shrimp
Ebi Fry, fried shrimp breaded in panko, are a favorite crunchy treat in Japanese meals ranging from bento lunch boxes to gourmet set meals. No…
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Twitter floored by Japanese flight attendant’s service for customer with large plushie
While nothing is ever perfect, workers in Japan’s service industry are often praised for going the extra mile to make the lives of customers easy….
Disney Japan releases UniBEARsity plush toy inspired by Naomi Watanabe
Rising to fame in 2008 for her imitation of Beyoncé, comedian, actress and fashion designer Naomi Watanabe is loved by fans not only in Japan…
Japanese stuffed animal artist turns burnt gyoza into surprisingly adorable plushie
Pan fried dumplings, pot stickers, or gyoza as they are known in Japan are a pretty versatile foodie fan favorite. Whether served as a side…
Surprisingly cuddly Japanese Spider Crab plushie sheds its shell to turn into even bigger plushie
The YOU+MORE! brand of Japanese retailer Felissimo is known for some truly cute and quirky animal bags, plushies, and pouches, but in recent years their…
New t-shirts let you keep your favorite Sanrio characters in a pouch on your belly
If you’re a big fan of Sanrio and want to keep your favorite character’s plushies with you at all times, one Japanese fashion brand has…
Japan’s faceless lifelike cat plushie purrs in response to pets and acts as a heater
As many cat lovers will happily attest, there is no soothing energy that hits quite like that provided by a purring feline cuddling up on…
Capsule toy maker turns popular bento food into adorable miniature plushies
When it comes to covering every nook and cranny of the sometimes incredibly niche world of Japanese capsule toys, Qualia has quite the resume. In…
Number one sweets souvenir Tokyo Banana Pikachu flavor turned into giant Pokémon huggy pillow
Tokyo Banana is often touted as Tokyo’s number one sweets souvenir, and it’s a rather easy boast to believe. The popular treat consists of banana…
Super fluffy long-tailed tit plushies make Hokkaido’s impossibly adorable bird your cuddle buddy
Shima enaga, or long-tailed tits, are found only on Japan’s most northern island of Hokkaido. A particular trait they have that separates the Hokkaido birds…
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…
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…
Super long eel sushi roll plushie is your new good luck cuddle buddy
Setsubun is a day in Japan that marks the official beginning of spring. To ensure good luck, many people eat ehomaki, a particularly long type…
Take your own Demon Slayer with you wherever you go with these attachable plushies
Go about your day safely and securely with these attachable Kimetsu no Yaiba plushies from Perfect World Tokyo Co. The miniature plushies come in 13…
Evolving Pikachu plushie returns after selling out worldwide
It was just earlier this year that the “Sega Toys Who are You?” lineup welcomed a transforming mystery Pikachu furball plushie that “evolved” when put…