Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today.
Audrey Akcasu
Oct 29, 2014
Twitter user ＠kyoxxxxx, aka Kyou, recently posted this picture of a cat with a cat-mask on its forehead that’s weird and extremely cute at the same time.
The mask, which was purchased at a flea-market selling yokai (Japanese demon) goods, was made by a guy named Gan-chan. Kyou made the wise decision of decorating a cat with the cat-face mask and then documenting it for the world to see. Thank you Kyou! (Although, the cat doesn’t look to happy about it.)
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Japanese kitty sculptor creates a new topical meme figure: a cat in a face-mask
Japanese company releases cute cat paw hand masks and foot covers to support your beauty time
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Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service returns to theaters with first-ever IMAX screenings and remaster
Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is
Skyscraper sized Pokémon cards to appear in Tokyo all year long in Tocho projection mapping event
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Video claims that if you can read a certain font, you are probably not Japanese【Video】
We try “Bubble Soccer,” body slam and laugh the entire time
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
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Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
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Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourismThe 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
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Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Neco Republic’s latest venture: Cat fur-patterned “finger masks” with touchscreen capabilities
Cute cat culture goes too far with Japan’s freaky new kitty skin care masks
Niigata brings back mysterious cat mask festival for the first time in almost 90 years
Kitties wrestle before bedtime in their cat-sized futon【Video】
Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward enlists the help of internet cat characters to remind us to wear masks
Cosplay like a cool cat with an ultra-realistic, giant cat head from Japan!
Japanese cat with a cat on its face defeats countless rivals for Internet attention【Video】
The Japanese train station famous for mysterious dancing cats
Japanese family hears noises at night from room of dead grandma, finds creatures living in wallsVideo of Japanese cat touching a cherry is a heart-melting example of adorable gentleness 【Video】
Move over, Grumpy Cat, you’ve got competition in Japan!Japanese cats love nothing more in the world than watching farmer next door plant his rice【Video】
City of Kyoto advertises the charms of living in Japan’s ancient capital using a cute tabby cat
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Why buy your cat a cat house when you can buy a cat shrine from Japan instead?