Animal lovers have plenty of reasons to check in with Japanese cute–and sometimes bizarre–goods retailer Village Vanguard. Over the past few months they’ve released cat-themed…

Held at the Tokyo Big Sight twice a year since 1994, Design Festa is an annual Tokyo art exposition that showcases the work of thousands…

Japanese bakeries can often be overwhelming when it comes to offerings to choose from, but if you can pry your eyes away from ridiculously cute…

Are you running out of items to add to your collection of off-the-wall cat goods? Are lip gloss that simulates kissing a wet cat nose,…

Daikon oroshi, or grated daikon radish, is one of Japan’s most classic condiments. The refreshing paste with a hint of spice can be found as…

“World’s largest living rodents” can be a bit of a hard sell in terms of cuteness for the uninitiated, but anyone familiar with Capybara knows…

For feline fans in Japan, Felissimo’s Cat Club (Neko-bu) division provides a treasure trove of quirky cat goods that includes everything from kitty milk scented…

Although viewers in the US and other countries will have to wait until early 2020 to watch the anime version on Netflix, many manga fans…

Realistic oyster bags and impossibly happy quokka pouches are just some of the cuddly carry buddies we’ve seen filling out the ranks of Japanese online…

Many of us get misty eyed at the mere mention of Hachiko, an incredibly loyal Akita dog who patiently waited for his owner to return…

If you ever stroll into Japanese bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard you may find yourself drawn to the super realistic cat and dog head…

Whether you want to grab a cup of coffee with cats, dogs, owls, or hedgehogs, it’s almost a dead certainty that Tokyo has a pet…

If you’re visiting Japan to attend the 2019 World Rugby Cup, you may have a few activities already planned to fill your schedule when you’re…

Earlier this year, when Japan’s Finance Ministry announced new official designs for the 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000-yen bills, illustrator and manga artist created an alternative…

Earlier this year, when Japan’s Finance Ministry announced new official designs for the 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000-yen bills, Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and shiba inu…