Cute (Page 7)
This year, the ajisai hydrangeas that bloom in June can blossom on your summer kimono along with some playful white cats.
The priceless expression on one dog’s face as he was carried off a train platform in Japan has us in stitches.
Pikachu plushies snuggled up in Pokémon sleeping bags are the prizes we’ve all been waiting for!
Iguanas make great pets. They’re scaly, chilled-out, and they can be SO CUTE! Don’t believe us? Check out this derpy iguana blissfully licking at an empty, fruit-patterned plate.
This new high school room wear collection is aimed at adult women—but wouldn’t it feel weird wearing the uniforms so long after graduation?
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The Japanese noodle restaurant chain Marugame Seimen, which specializes in udon (thick wheat noodles), has started a social media marketing campaign targeted at high school-age girls, JK Udon Kawaii (“High School Girls Udon Cute”).
From star compact burgers to “beauty charge” juices, this is the best way to consume a bit of Sailor Moon magic.
This little guy is always prepared to literally rise and shine.
Don’t you even think of trying to take it away from him.
This do-it-yourself enhancement is easily as big an upgrade as the rumored PlayStation 4.5
Double-dose of kitty cuddles is a heart-melting display of layered cuteness.
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