Artist turns Pokémon into super realistic appliances like lights and aroma dispensers
Even with so many goods, games, and tourist locations tied to the hit franchise, Pokémon fans have often fantasized about the idea of Pokémon existing…
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Adorable heated Kirby plushie warms you when hugged and stares longingly at you
Pink and puffy video game hero Kirby just seems to have the perfect aesthetic to be a merchandising champion. In Japan, he’s got his very…
Japanese metalworking company releases golden deluxe banana hammer
You can lose yourself a fairly good chunk of time watching people on YouTube who will guide you on how to freeze a banana and…
Japanese retailer and university Aquaculture Research Institute team up to release giant tuna plushie
It’s never quite a surprise to see Japanese fashion and decor retailer Felissimo add to its collection of odd animal goods, but on some rare…
Say hello to Japan’s new 2,000 calorie mega bento lunch box
With many preferring to stay home as a safety protocol measure in response to the novel coronavirus, it’s no wonder that Japanese bento lunch box…
Japanese calligraphist shows how you can write gorgeous kanji with a cheap pen
Whether it be traditionally practiced Japanese calligraphy or simply an extremely neatly written signboard, there’s something very satisfying about watching perfectly handwritten kanji. Taught from…
Felt artist turns Demon Slayer characters into awesome lifelike cat creations
You may remember talented wool felt artist Nyonyomi (@payacopaya) from her impossibly adorable recreation of Detective Pikachu as a felt doll. Nyominyomi perfectly captured Pikachu’s…
Child places adorable bounty on mother when she won’t properly focus on playtime
It’s not news to any parents that children can be pretty creative when it comes to playtime, but as Japanese Twitter user and mother @pakka0e0xx7…
Adorable munchkin cats fall in love with cozy trapping power of kitty-sized futons
Cat lovers are surely familiar with how Munchkin cats more than make up for their diminutive stature and short sausage-like legs with an extra level…
Artist fuses animals and Japanese food into incredibly charming traditional woodblock prints
Ukiyo-e, or traditional Japanese woodblock prints, are perhaps the most defining art style of Japan. In recent years, the genre has enjoyed a bit of…
Cats sliding out of retro matchboxes are the cute capsule toy we didn’t know we needed
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…
Artist fuses Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in awesome crossovers
Earlier this year, Hawaii-based digital artist and cosplayer Jimmy Sparrow released a lineup of colorful illustrations that fused Pokémon and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba…
Small-town Japanese mayor “Jo Baiden” becomes internet star following U.S. Election
What’s in a name? Mayor Yutaka Umeda will tell you “a lot”, if you read it the right way. Just a few days ago, Yutaka…
Japan’s new “Noodle Wall” protects from ramen splash damage and has a theater pocket for your phone
To keep up with the constant wave of new types of instant noodles released, such as Sour Cream and Onion Pringles flavored yakisoba and even…
Japanese poster’s simple English mistake makes Kyoto a rising vengeful superpower to menace the world
There’s certainly nothing wrong with a non-native English speaking country making spelling and grammar mistakes in English, but sometimes translating directly from Japanese to English…