cute pets
Totoro and the Catbus are just two of the Ghibli anime characters that star in this cute cat cosplay collection.
For this sweet kitty, the texture and colours of the strange new floor covering are too much to handle!
The way this cat stares longingly at the dish while attempting to control her rising paw is winning hearts all over the Internet.
Before-and-after videos show how one cat learnt the clever trick from his older brother in just a couple of weeks.
This cat treats its human like a personal body pillow and the results are absolutely charming!
Some cats are cute enough to be models, while others are so beloved they get to have their very own shoe collection.
The summer sounds and the relaxed kitty make this one of the most calming clips we’ve ever seen!
Nobody can hold in their laughter after watching this adorable little kitten’s jump fail from Japan!
These canine siblings are showing their hilarious sense of humour in a number of adorable scenarios!




















Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
One-of-a-kind Osaka-themed Uniqlo Shinsaibashi opens
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Number of foreigners working in Japan hits all-time high, 25 percent come from same country
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
One-of-a-kind Osaka-themed Uniqlo Shinsaibashi opens
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Number of foreigners working in Japan hits all-time high, 25 percent come from same country
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Japanese train driver and conductor duo melt hearts with behind-the-scenes friendship【Video】
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take