Mako, also known as “the cat with the strange face,” may not be as globally recognized as Maru, but we have a feeling she’s going to start gaining a few fans after the release of her very own book of pictures and set of stationary. Mako is the star of a Japanese photoblog, but the site also includes her three brothers and sisters, all of whom are also featured on a few of these adorable products. Let’s take a closer look!
The set goes by the same name as the blog: まこという名の不思議顔の (“The strange-faced cat called Mako”), but with the addition of “Mako Mako Dream BOX”. And what a dreamy box it is! Here’s what’s inside:
▼ First up in the set is an adorable book cover featuring Mako.
▼ You’ll also receive Mako envelopes, to hold all of your good ideas.
▼ There’s also a pen featuring not only Mako, but Eita, Shirotaro, and Shion.
▼ And what kind of stationery set would it be if it didn’t include a pencil case?
▼ But perhaps the cutest part of the set is the Mako photobook, filled with cute kitty poses.
▼ Here’s a peek at the inside:
Isn’t Mako just the cutest? But even if you’re not yet convinced of Mako’s charmingly strange face, head on over to her blog with an open heart and a bit of Japanese language skill, and we’re sure you’ll be in love after the first few posts!
(c) Keiko Maeda, Yutaro Oka
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