Japan’s mini-capsule pet hotel with AC and heater keeps cats comfy all year round
While cats have been enjoying some rather cute and creative bedding situations released in Japan lately, such as pet beds that turn them into feline…
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Spirited Away’s No-Face appears on awesome Kaonashi traditional Japanese crafts
This year, beloved animators Studio Ghibli are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic film, Spirited Away. Their celebratory campaign has already kicked off with…
Thirsty cat sponges will prevent water spots and mold; may melt your heart with adorable shapes
C.B. Japan, a manufacturer of daily necessities and miscellaneous goods, has released a cat-shaped sponge that can wipe away water droplets faster and more efficiently…
Never forget your bag again with new foldable eco bags that fit in your wallet
Japanese online retailer Village Vanguard catalogue of quirky goods, including soothing RPG save crystals and wearable tentacle plushies, appears to be constantly expanding. This time…
Sweeten your tea with tentacles thanks to Japan’s cute and creepy octopus sugar crafts
Japanese variety store Village Vanguard have plenty of awesome animal-themed items on offer, and when it comes to sea creatures they seem to have one…
Super fluffy long-tailed tit plushies make Hokkaido’s impossibly adorable bird your cuddle buddy
Shima enaga, or long-tailed tits, are found only on Japan’s most northern island of Hokkaido. A particular trait they have that separates the Hokkaido birds…
Have a giant isopod keep your cup ramen warm for you, because why not?
If Japan is the land of kitschy things you didn’t know you needed but somehow kind of want to have now, then Village Vanguard is…
Slither into seafood dishes with Japanese ceramic tentacle and eel spoons
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…
Brighten up your winter wardrobe with these Chinese motif boots
Village Vanguard is the shop to go to in Japan if you want all sorts of quirky and unconventional fashion items without necessarily breaking the…
Quirky new key holders have open-mouthed animals holding your keys for you
Japanese variety store Village Vanguard is known for quirky products that add a cute or weird twist to something functional (think: pastel ice cream shaped…
Stylish hakama roomwear returns with a men’s version and new animal prints for women
The “Yuru Hakama” series of roomwear is just one of the products to have come out from Mocolle, a Japanese brand that takes the ideas…
Popular illustrator and manga artist Tera Terada has her first solo exhibition: “LEZO”
Tera Terada If you’re into Japanese pop culture, and especially if you’re into Vocaloid and other music popularized on Nico Nico Douga, you may have…
Let sharks, orcas, and more swallow you to sleep with these human-devouring blankets
Japanese oddity goods retailer and bookstore Village Vanguard often offers a lot of quirky animal-themed products, but lately they’ve been dipping their toes into the…
Curious George gets playful yet sophisticated sterling silver necklaces and ring
Whether you have a special place in your heart for the internationally beloved story of Curious George, famous from children’s books, animated TV shows and…
Handle kitchen duties with a Japanese cooking tentacles
Need a helping hand in the kitchen? Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has you covered–with a few extra arms to spare with some tentacles to…