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.)
These Japanese cat masks both enchant and terrify
Japanese cats channel their inner demon during the chilly month of February
Is this pet kitty in Japan a real-life nekomata mythical cat monster?
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
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Final Fantasy VII’s Sephiroth finds happiness in a canned cocktail[Video]
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]
Cosmetic wizardry: Asian women removing makeup to reveal their true selves goes viral【Video】
This Hakata hotel is worth a little extra thanks to its all-you-can-eat steak breakfast buffet
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best saltwater eel sushi?【Taste test】Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world TokyoBrand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of JapanNew Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Here is a collection of sweet and silly cats to help warm you this winter 【Photos】
Why buy your cat a cat house when you can buy a cat shrine from Japan instead?