By now you may be familiar with Sanrio’s popular mascot character Rilakkuma–Japan’s favorite relaxed bear. The super cuddly bear is so popular, he has his…

Train nerds who also love a little bit of kawaii in their lives will soon be jumping out of their seats for the arrival of…

Rilakkuma is a stress-free bear who is super laid-back and just wants to chill. He can’t stop eating his favorite food dango, a Japanese traditional…

It looks like Rilakkuma and his friends have found a new hangout — the Rilakkuma Cha-ya, or Rilakkuma Teahouse. It’s a small shop where they…

There are two things Japanese people love — celebrating the changing of the seasons, and Rilakkuma. But why enjoy them separately when you can mix…

It’s a story that dates back to 2009, but perhaps with the growing popularity of Rilakkuma, Japan’s famous relaxing bear mascot, it’s time to revisit…

If anyone knows how to relax, it’s Rilakkuma. His name is a combination of the Japanese words “relax” (rilakkusu) and “bear” (kuma), and now he…

Starbucks isn’t the only cafe where you can get awesome tumblers. Other Japanese cafes and fast food chains often release products in collaboration with popular…

If you’re looking to impress for tomorrow night’s dinner, Japanese YouTuber ochikeron has just the recipe for you. Adorable but unbelievably easy to make, her…

Rilakkuma, Japan’s beloved relaxing bear that is so cute you want to cuddle him while you work, is getting his own cafe in Tokyo, with…

Clicking and clacking away at a keyboard while you slave over a soulless job is a boring routine many of us find ourselves in at…

If you’ve ever been to a Mister Donut in Japan, chances are you’ve seen that they often collaborate with popular characters to sell adorable, much-coveted…

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and like every year, it’s sure to be a big deal here in Japan. A Japanese Valentine’s…