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Kohei Matsuno is no ordinary barista. What started as his way of sprucing up an ordinary cup of complimentary coffee for patrons at his part-time job has blossomed into a form of creative expression that has people around the world smiling. Known as “Mattsun” by his Internet followers, Mr. Matsuno brings life and whimsy to an otherwise ordinary cup of joe. Come with us now for a sneak peek at the work that goes into some of Japan’s most beautiful latte art.
Romi Mizukami, a fashion designer for popular Japanese clothing brand BEAMS, is without a doubt one of Japan’s biggest Hello Kitty fans, or rather “Kittylers.” Her home is a veritable shrine to the little kitty that could, with blacks, whites, and reds as far as the eye can see, and for the past few years she has slowly incorporated the uniquely kawaii Hello Kitty style into not just her design work but her very own wardrobe.
Come on in and meet the real-life Kitty-chan!
Heroic Japanese convenience store owner saves foreigner from online scam artist
Uniqlo Pokémon T-shirts coming to Japan this summer, in 24 crazy designs
What do Japanese kids spend their allowance on? Survey finds out
Tokyo announces new heat prevention measure for 2020 Olympics: umbrella hats!
Uniqlo’s amazing new bedsheets are hallucinatingly comfortable
Uniqlo Pokémon T-shirt grand prize-winner disqualified for violating contest rules
We troll a scammer online, make him wish he’d never tried to take our money
A visit to Tokyo’s Pokémon Shirts store, and what all 150 original species patterns look like
Japanese Twitter claims One Piece has evolved from casual anime to hardcore otaku series
Japanese man assaults wife after learning she trolled his YouTube videos for six monthsUniqlo Pokémon T-shirts coming to Japan this summer, in 24 crazy designs
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
Traveler in Japan filled with gratitude as bullet train conductor shares Shinkansen lifehack
Gorgeous anime shorts reimagine One Piece’s Straw Hat Pirates as high school teens【Videos】Uniqlo’s amazing new bedsheets are hallucinatingly comfortable
Pretty kitty wants its owner to pay attention to it, meows happily when she does【Video】
Australian mother reflects on “lunchbox shame” she felt from her son’s Tokyo preschool teacher
Middle-aged, left-by-wife Japanese guy goes from schlub to stud, rebuilds muscles and life【Pics 】
Hi-Chew candies get revamped into ice cream sweet treats just in time for summer
Real-world Final Fantasy wedding plan reservations start in Japan, and it looks amazing【Photos】How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effectiveUniqlo Pokémon T-shirts coming to Japan this summer, in 24 crazy designs
Man jumps off bridge in Osaka to celebrate Heisei era’s end, hits something other than water【Vid】
Studio Ghibli co-founder and anime director Isao Takahata passes away in Tokyo
Chiitan needs your help! Japanese mascot suspended on Twitter after John Oliver feud
New Studio Ghibli exhibition opens in Tokyo, features giant talking Yubaba from Spirited Away
Japanese women’s magazine’s list of traits for an ideal man is both understandable and baffling
Hong Kong man spoils “Avengers: Endgame” outside of theater, gets swiftly beaten up for it
Foreign travelers in Tokyo, other towns handing out flags, asking Japanese people to pay for themTraveler in Japan filled with gratitude as bullet train conductor shares Shinkansen lifehackHow to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effectiveNew Studio Ghibli exhibition opens in Tokyo, features giant talking Yubaba from Spirited AwayUniqlo Pokémon T-shirts coming to Japan this summer, in 24 crazy designsMan jumps off bridge in Osaka to celebrate Heisei era’s end, hits something other than water【Vid】
The train station that stayed open for a single school girl finally closes downStudio Ghibli co-founder and anime director Isao Takahata passes away in TokyoChiitan needs your help! Japanese mascot suspended on Twitter after John Oliver feud
Chinese couple’s wedding crashed by groom’s ex-girlfriend, dressed in her own wedding dress【Vid】
Chiitan vs John Oliver: Talk show host responds to Japanese mascot’s challenge to battle 【Video】Japanese women’s magazine’s list of traits for an ideal man is both understandable and baffling
Uniqlo Pokémon T-shirt grand prize-winner disqualified for violating contest rules
We troll a scammer online, make him wish he’d never tried to take our money
A visit to Tokyo’s Pokémon Shirts store, and what all 150 original species patterns look like
Japanese Twitter claims One Piece has evolved from casual anime to hardcore otaku series
Japanese man assaults wife after learning she trolled his YouTube videos for six months
Peek-a-boo Shiba Inu towels from Japan celebrate their best trick: Getting stuck in silly places
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
Seoul anti-suicide initiative backfires, deaths increase by more than six times
New Japanese KitKats combine mint, peach and rum for a summertime taste sensation
The top 10 rural regions of Japan that Tokyo residents would like to move to
Australia’s Animal Logic Entertainment announces plans for live-action Astro Boy film
We eat a meal to remember…at a Japanese police station in Fukuoka
Disney is making an anime-style dating simulator where you meet handsome villain boys
