Mother’s fruit punch character bento is just too cute to eat or drink
Japanese mother Rie (@riebento) has been wowing many online for a while now with the artistic and delicious food creations she makes for her four-year-old…
Bears
Break into a bear with Japan’s new Heartful Bear Kit Kats for Valentine’s Day
Japanese Kit Kats offer a wide variety of regional and limited edition flavors, including adventurous options such as those aged in whisky barrels in Scotland…
Japanese baking artist cooks up chocolate bread buff bear bodybuilders for Valentine’s Day
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…
82-year old Hiroshima woman fends off bear attack by punching it and knocking it down
Not to be outdone by a 63-year old fisherman who fended off a bear with karate, an 82-year old woman in Hiroshima prefecture recently shooed…
Plans set in motion to help repopulate and protect endangered black bears in Shikoku
Most people know japan for its iconic landmarks such as Mount Fuji or the giant torii gate on Miyajima island, fewer people however, are aware…
Japanese baking artist creates adorably buff bread bear bodybuilders
Sometimes it can be difficult to decide whether we want to eat or simply admire the cuteness of the baked goods made by “bread illustration…
Japanese artist crafts forbidden adorable bear sweets and treats
One of the most frustratingly adorable trends of art on Japanese twitter is the hobby of “fake sweets” makers. While super realistic fake food displays…
Giant Realistic Bear Cushions Are Here For You To Cuddle With
Cat and dog lovers may be satisfied with Japan’s service that lets you make a wearable replica of your beloved pet’s head, but what if…
Adorably Soothing Cups Modeled After Capybara, Monkeys, And Bears Relaxing In Japanese Hot Springs
Whether it’s adorable shiba inu marshmallows or cat drool-inspired moisturizer, Japanese retailer Felissimo‘s YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in Japanese) seems…
Turn Yourself Into The Most Adorable Mecha Ever With These Sloth, Chinchilla, And Otter Themed Body Warmers
Japanese oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard sells just about anything you can think of, including KFC-scented bath bombs. Their fashion department, however, might tend to…
Controversy Over Shooting of Bear Who Went For a Romp in an Elementary Schoolyard
Incidents involving the Asian Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have become more frequent in…
These Creepy Japanese Polygon Animal Masks Will Give You Panda Nightmares
When it comes to adventurous headgear in Japan, very few things match up to these creepy hyper-realistic gigantic felt cat heads, but eccentric book and…
63-Year Old Fisherman Fights Off A Black Bear With Karate Badassery
In a fight, bears have a lot of advantages over us humans. One advantage they lack, however, is being able to tell just how tough…
Japan’s Most Beautiful Hot Spring Was Once A Favorite Of Rambunctious Little Cubs
Of the thousands of breathtaking hot spring areas in Japan, Lonely Planet ranked Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku at number one, declaring it the country’s Best Riverside…
Milk The Polar Bear Is Pretty Handy With Pipes–Until They End Up On Her Head
The Kushiro City Zoo in Hokkaido, Japan is home to a popular cast of animals, some of whom have attracted a sort of kawaii-animal celebrity…