Burrow into cuddles with naked mole-rat plushies from Japan
The naked mole-rat has attracted quite a surprising fanbase in Japan, with its supporters championing the bucktoothed hairless animal as “busakawa”, or “ugly but cute”….
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The naked mole-rat has attracted quite a surprising fanbase in Japan, with its supporters championing the bucktoothed hairless animal as “busakawa”, or “ugly but cute”….
While it may be hard to rank the contenders for Japan’s best convenience store fried chicken (tartar sauce stuffed karaage nuggets being a recent favorite),…
Blåhaj, for those unfamiliar, is a soft shark plushie toy that is somewhat of a mascot for furnishing company IKEA. You could quite literally call…
If you’re looking for the perfect menu item to add to your collection of fried chicken ASMR pillows, ramen towels, and giant oyster pouches, then…
Despite already coming out on top as the most sought after treat for Tokyo-bound visitors, there is no argument as to whether Tokyo Banana’s ongoing…
For the 11th time in a row, Sanrio and Godiva have come together yet again to bring the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts. Since 2013, the…
Sanrio Inc. has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the internationally known potato chip brand Pringles (Kellogg’s Japan) featuring its popular characters Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll….
As if Pikachu and Eevee weren’t already cute enough, Bandai Namco has come up with a new collection of Valentine’s Day-themed merch starring the two…
Scenes depicted in ukiyo-e paintings often conjure up images of great beauty. Whether it’s a woman luxuriously garbed in a kimono, or the tendrils of…
It is not uncommon for Japanese school children to carry a “bouhan buzzer”, or a personal safety and security buzzer among their school supplies. The…
Ebi Fry, fried shrimp breaded in panko, are a favorite crunchy treat in Japanese meals ranging from bento lunch boxes to gourmet set meals. No…
While nothing is ever perfect, workers in Japan’s service industry are often praised for going the extra mile to make the lives of customers easy….
Rising to fame in 2008 for her imitation of Beyoncé, comedian, actress and fashion designer Naomi Watanabe is loved by fans not only in Japan…
Pan fried dumplings, pot stickers, or gyoza as they are known in Japan are a pretty versatile foodie fan favorite. Whether served as a side…
The YOU+MORE! brand of Japanese retailer Felissimo is known for some truly cute and quirky animal bags, plushies, and pouches, but in recent years their…