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cats in bags
Everyone knows that cats love boxes. It’s pretty much a universal trait amongst members of the feline persuasion. But it turns out that cats love playing with bags, too! Plastic, paper, whatever, these kitties don’t care, they just want to grab themselves a piece of the action, either by lounging around in bags or by sitting in them as they hang from hooks and doorhandles!
Enjoy this gallery of playful pussycats all bagged up!
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Skirt that will make cat cafe cats love you supposedly found at Uniqlo’s sister brand
Chiikawa lucky bag required a four-month wait, but was it worth it?【Photos】
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winterJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisitionStarbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Skirt that will make cat cafe cats love you supposedly found at Uniqlo’s sister brand
Chiikawa lucky bag required a four-month wait, but was it worth it?【Photos】
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
DyDo is offering Japan’s first “reverse” vending machine of drinks for a very limited time
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Japanese vending machine sells just one thing at this station
Muji releases a new boba tea kit and we taste test it at home【Taste test】
Become MASTER OF NUGGETS with this heavy metal recipe book
Adorable baby hippo Moo Deng is now an adorable Mister Donut donut!