Bongo the Robot Dog: like a real dog but quieter, cleaner and cheaper
Japan is the only country in the world in which pets outnumber children. Kids and pets are closely linked in Japan: as the number of…
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Keep your lipstick and pens in place with these cute hungry animals from Village Vanguard
Spend any amount of time shopping in Japan and you’ll discover that the country has a unique talent for coming up with all manner of…
Japanese Artist Kazuho Imaoka Gorgeously Illustrates Beautiful Women And Their Cats
The Japanese art style of bijinga (美人画, “beautiful person picture”) is typically observed as artwork of beautiful women popular as ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Bijinga often…
Local Senior Citizens Build Beautiful Straw “Year of The Rat” Guardian In Front Of Shrine
When Japanese Twitter user Yuta Yoshida (@yutatatatata recently visited the Tohashira Shrine located near their family home in Hyogo prefecture, they may have found the…
The Perfect Gift For That Workaholic Friend: Sleeping Cats Encourage You To Catch Some Z’s
In Japan, as in many countries around the world, striking a harmonious work-life balance is a serious challenge. When the balance tips on the side…
Japanese Illustrator Turns Dogs And Cats Into The Most Adorable Noble Warriors
You may remember talented Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and animal enthusiast PonkichiM for his adorable alternative shiba inu yen banknotes. When Japan’s Finance Ministry announced…
Bingo the Otter is in Love with His Litterbox
Whether it’s a memorable place, a gift we’ve received, or best friends, everyone has something that they can call a treasure. And when someone tries…
Japanese Giant Hornets: So Dangerous that Suzume Bachi Hunters Must Hunt Them!
We all know that wasps are the most aggressive type of bees and due to anaphylactic shock, an allergic symptom caused by their sting, wasps…
Have a wild day out at Akiyoshidai Safari Land
With all the cat, dog, pig, squirrel and bird cafes dotted around Tokyo, it is easy to see that Japan has a little bit of…
Napping Hamster Handkerchiefs With Squishy Cheeks And Tummies Are Your New Furball Friends
Japanese fashion and interior retailer Felissimo certainly has a decided type (cute and quirky animal designs), but they seem to be shifting their attention to…
Adorably Fight The Cold With Anteater, Shoebill, And Pig Body Warmers
Last year Japanese oddity shop Village Vanguard added the popular MATAGI series of animal warmers by creator takakukei to their already massive catalog of cute…
New Maneki Neko Cat Molds Give Your Dinner Table Feline Fortune Sculptures
You may remember the Neko Cup, a mold of a sleeping cat designed to turn beaches and parks into heaven for cat lovers. Now it…
Popular “Animal Onsen” at Chikozan Park Children’s Zoo Open Through March 2020
Bathing Japanese Macaques and Capybaras According to the Saitama Shimbun, the popular “Animal Onsen” hot springs at Chikozan Park Children’s Zoo in Sayama City, Saitama…
Chinchilla Adorably Finds Out The Unbridled Inhaling Power Of Kirby
Nintendo fans are well acquainted with the inhaling powers of everyone’s favorite pink puff protagonist, Kirby. Unfortunately, it appears that chinchillas are still unfamiliar with…
Japanese Figure Maker Crafts Animals Adorably Melting In Front Of A Heater
In Japan, a lack of central heating in many houses makes portable heaters and stoves beacons of warmth for household pets searching out comfort in…