cats (Page 31)
These cute, playful kitties have won the Japanese internet over, and are sure to melt your heart, too.
There’s more than just the adorable cat dressed as a sushi chef that makes this kit unique.
You might be too old to carry an ordinary stuffed animal around, but what about one that has a practical purpose?
Cats love cardboard boxes, so why not combine the two and create a cute new lineup of adorable characters?
This year may be the Year of the Monkey, but we’re also convinced that it’s the era of cats!
Shiro and friends are back, this time modeling headwear out of empty containers of Calbee’s Jagarico.
Keep your personal seal handy with this adorable and convenient twist on the traditional hank stamp.
Kittens and their paw prints will be blossoming at Tokyo Skytree for a limited time this spring.
Whoever said cats and their owners look alike could not have anticipated a closeness like this.
Just because you love cats’ free-spirited nature doesn’t mean you have to put up with a messy apartment.
Now you can enjoy all the delights of a cat-shaped dessert while immersed in the traditional culture of Kyoto.
Cats love to hide in warm spots in the winter, so be sure to check your car before hitting the ignition on cold days!




















Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan
Evangelion beautifully reimagined as iconic classical Japanese folding screen art series [Photos]
Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan’s beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?
Studio Ghibli releases huge new wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies
Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travellers
Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month
Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu
Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character?
Japan’s new Calpis pudding: The right call for summer, or tampering with purin perfection?
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Japanese airport rebrands itself as “Sushi Airport” to attract foreign tourists
Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month
Studio Ghibli theme park’s new dessert is a drinkable version of Hayao Miyazaki’s pilot daydream
Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
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
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month
Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu
Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character?
Japan’s new Calpis pudding: The right call for summer, or tampering with purin perfection?
Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji twice in five days for very dumb reason
Two Americans decide to hike Mt. Fuji before trails open, both need rescues on back-to-back days
“They’ve got be kidding me.” – Mayor in Japan fed up with off-season Mt. Fuji hikers needing rescue
Japan now has a takoyaki sandwich…created by a Michelin-listed restaurant
Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
7-Eleven Japan releases new sandwich that technically contains fruit but isn’t a fruit sandwich
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
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Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]