[Kimono Style] International friendship and style showcased in FashiComm
Those attending the hybrid event were rewarded with fresh ideas, colors and cultural contexts from the professional designers and participants in Indonesia and Japan. Sheila…
Japan
7-Eleven adds to Japan’s maritozzo craze with monster mouthful of chestnut flavor
Maritozzo, cream-stuffed sweet brioche buns originally from Rome, have become quite the trending pastry around Japan, thanks in part to a Fukuoka bakery popularizing them…
Cat’s expression the moment they realize they can’t have a rice ball is right out of a manga panel
Cats can often cast a glance that tells a whole story, so often that Japanese Twitter holds an annual contest of photography that shows them…
Kind-hearted shiba inu in Japan makes sure his human gets a failed-to-deliver notice
Japanese shiba inu owner, @beni20210227 has lived with his beloved shiba, Beni since June 27th 2021, and shares adorable photos of Beni’s daily adventures. He…
Cat duo in Japan digs into miniature luxury traditional New Year’s feast fit for humans
Cat lovers are used to seeing their feline companions spoiled, but the owner of Totomaru-kun and Hanmi-chan (@totomaru_hanmi)z, two kitties in Japan, definitely went the…
Winter coat turns fluffy cat into Soot Sprite from Studio Ghibli films
Pet owners know quite well that during the colder months, animals trade in their shedding for a new winter coat to deal with the change…
Trying out McDonald’s Japan’s new Rich Umami Angus Beef Bolognese Gurakoro croquette burger
Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan released their popular winter seasonal burger, the Gurakoro (Gratin Croquette Burger). This year they decided to fancy things up a…
Java sparrow in Japan holds daily bird board meetings with her favorite toys
“Birds of a feather” has quite the literal meaning for Japanese Twitter user @Cream_fuku’s beloved java sparrow, Maru-chan. @Cream_fuku recently took to the net to…
Shiba inu in Japan’s cheeks become adorably extra mochi-like during the winter
Shiba inu have some naturally adorable cheeks, which can often be quite stretchy and described as “mochi-like” in Japan. While they can be quite fun…
Japanese photographer gets a stunning natural gift when snapping shots of fall leaves
In October and November, many in Japan celebrate koyo, the turning of leaves to brilliant red, orange, and yellow fall colors. Mountains in particular are…
Japanese cat lover mortified by his wife’s dinner plans
Japanese Twitter user Nekoland’s (@NEKOLAND13) beloved cat Emma has a reputation for getting into sticky situations (what cat doesn’t?). Whether it be getting caught red-pawed…
Nissan’s feline car test drivers are back in brand new Nyassan DAYZ commercial
Last year, Japanese automobile company Nissan made cat fans purr with delight when they brought out a short television commercial featuring a kitty in the…
Shinjuku’s giant 3-D cat has hilarious glitch that reveals its true form
Back in July, when people in Tokyo looked up at the top of the Cross Shinjuku Building just outside Shinjuku Station’s East Exit, they were…
Japanese bodybuilder moved to tears when fan holds his phone up to him at the gym
For many gym-goers focused on their workout, it can be huge pet peeve to have someone approach them and chat outside gym-related talk like asking…
500,000 cosmos grace the shores of Lake Inba for the first time in two years
Every year over 500,000 cosmos burst into colour at Chiba Prefecture’s Sakura Furusato Square on the shore of lake Inba-numa. Because the event is known…