Cat nap becomes a hilarious concert.
Supposedly less-than-perfect jobs both sound a lot better than the ones many people actually have.
Looking for a new ‘do? Leave everything to the staff at Sorcier’s in Tokyo–they’ll know exactly what to do.
Now you can make a fashion statement with these striking Pikachu and Jigglypuff boots … for a price.
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We join the festivities at Suga Shrine, made famous as one of the real-life locations from the hit anime film Your Name.
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This non-sweet matcha treat is one of our new favorite Kyoto snack souvenirs【Taste test】
We go on our own hunt for “the biggest mountain” to climb in the style of Tokyo Swindlers
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Mr. Sato gets 1,000 yen in food and drink from two stores for a “double senbero”【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Japanese ski resort hosts awesome cosplayer-only photo shoot days in the off-season【Photos】
“Why, Japanese people!?” American dude has us rolling on the floor laughing with his comedic sketch
Studio Ghibli releases cute new blanket socks for winter
Nightingale floors: The samurai intruder alarm system Japan’s had for centuries
Starbucks Japan releases first flower drink in exclusive, hard-to-find chilled cup series
Totoro and No-Face Okiagari Boshi figures are adorable reminders to never let life knock you down
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
A trip to the deadline cafe in Tokyo, where staff won’t let you leave until you’re done writing
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