Japanese stuffed animal artist turns burnt gyoza into surprisingly adorable plushie
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…
Stuffed Animals
Surprisingly cuddly Japanese Spider Crab plushie sheds its shell to turn into even bigger plushie
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…
Capsule toy maker turns popular bento food into adorable miniature plushies
When it comes to covering every nook and cranny of the sometimes incredibly niche world of Japanese capsule toys, Qualia has quite the resume. In…
Japanese artist creates adorable “baby naan bread” plushie that even has a blankie
Japanese illustrator and stuffed animal maker Mochipan (@mochipan1115) has a true talent for turning what would normally be a tasty snack into surprisingly adorable plushies….
Adorable chibi curry rice doll is happy to be cuddled with, not eaten
Japanese Twitter user aska (@tick_n_tack) is a talented miniature doll and accessory maker who has a particular focus on turning otherwise plain inanimate objects into…
Become a slithering sea creature with giant wearable octopus tentacle plushies
“Big” and “realistic” are the two go-to words when it comes to describing Japanese retailer Village Vanguard’s catalog of quirky animal-themed goods, which boasts giant…
Artist turns Japan’s delicious Castella cake into adorable derpy plushie
Spongy castella are one of Japan’s favorite cakes. Available in a variety of flavors and even miniature versions (“baby castella”) sold at festivals, the cake…
Designer turns legendary beasts into cuddle buddies with Baby Nessie and Yeti dolls
It’s fair to say that although many are fascinated by the possible existence of legendary creatures such as the Loch Ness Monster or the Yeti,…
Giant Miffy the rabbit doll creates hilarious laundry chaos
If you’re no familiar with Miffy, she’s a Dutch white rabbit storybook and cartoon character that’s gained a lot of popularity and merchandise in Japan…
Japanese artist’s stuffed fish cake animal is way cuter than it has any right being
Commonly translated as fish cake, kamaboko is a Japanese cured surimi, typically made of boiled and processed whitefish. It’s often served as an appetizer in…
Cuddle up with super derpy Kiwi pretending to be a Kiwi fruit keychain and plushie
Japanese retailer Felissimo already boasts a cuddly evolving from egg to King Penguin plushie as part of its cute and quirky YOU+MORE! series (a play…
Super Round And Realistic Duck Pouches Are The Best Way To Carry Your Quacking Goods
Perhaps as a sequel to their popular otter pouch that doubles as an arm rest, Japanese online retailer Felissimo has released puffy and realistic duck…
Cuddle Up To Super Realistic Fish Buddies With Japanese Fishy Stuffed Animal Series
Taiyo Sangyo Trading & Marine Service LTD has teamed up with fish expert and television personality Sakana-kun (well known for his blowfish-shaped hat) to release…
Evolving Penguin Plushie Goes From Egg To King But Stays Cuddly All The Time
Japanese retailer Felissimo‘s YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in Japanese) has a habit of releasing bizarre pouches and stuffed animals, as…
Japanese Museum Looks Over Child’s Lost Stuffed Animal For 30 Years, Provides Bath And New Clothes
Many visitors to Japan from abroad are quick to comment on the surprising measures of convenience and hospitality they experience during their travels, most notably…