Written By : Big Neko
You may remember talented “bread illustration artist” Ran (@konel_bread) for her awesome baked goods that cleverly recreate her son’s drawings. Recently Ran attracted a lot…
While Studio Ghibli fans were thrilled to hear that an official theme park for the beloved animation studio would be opening up in Japan, the…
With Burger King’s plant-based Whopper, Ippudo’s plant-based tonkotsu ramen, and even IKEA’s plant-based katsu curry, Japan has seen a recent uptick in non-meat alternative meals….
Over the past year, Japanese katsu chain Katsuya has introduced a super filling and high calorie lineup of dishes called the “full power series”, which…
As any cat lover knows, our feline companions can sometimes (read: all the time) have sort of a god-complex and turn the tables on who…
Japan boasts several impressive “Great Buddha” statues, but the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki prefecture is perhaps its most photogenic. Surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, the…
While Japanese oddity shop Village Vanguard seems pretty happy to make just about any sort of animal-themed good, their ventures into ocean seem to have…
While many associate Nissin with their Cup Noodle ramen brand, their bowl-shaped Donbei lineup provides an udon and soba alternative for noodle lovers. Particularly at…
2020 ended with a flurry of fast food burgers, including “ugly” cheese burgers, Big Slut burgers, and even a Whopper that wards off evil spirits….
“Ichiban kuji” are a type of lottery often held at Japanese convenience stores, where customers purchase a ticket at a blind draw for a chance…
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…
Japanese retailer Felissimo routinely puts out quirky and cute animal-themed products, but their Cat Club (Neko-bu) department is dedicated to feline goods. With everything from…
With the warmer days of spring yet to fully arrive, atsukan, or hot sake, is still a popular boozy treat to warm yourself up with…
Japanese retailer Felissimo can recreate just about any adorable animal as a pouch, whether it be plump and squish Guinea Pigs or even cats with…
Japanese illustrator and stuffed animal maker Mochipan (@mochipan1115) has a true talent for turning what would normally be a tasty snack into surprisingly adorable plushies….