Let this perky pup with the perfectly groomed spherical head in South Korea lift your spirits mid-week.
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From cucumbers to cabbage and sweet potatoes, this cat can’t resist the allure of a good vegetable.
Let the magical star of the Hayao Miyazaki classic deliver your messages with a personal touch.
Yuki Aoyama’s How to flip a skirt in a cute way: Schoolgirl Complex 4 photography is apparently so good it needs a commemorative publication exhibition.
The huge streamer decorations that draw crowds from all around Japan will now feature adorable cat characters created by an anime artist.
Watch this resolute stand-off dissolve into joyous jumping thanks to a simple trick by the pup’s owner.
The pup’s sad face makes us wonder what on earth he did to earn himself a ride in a cop car.
The rotund character from Studio Ghibli inspires us all with his adorable “Totorobics” workout.
The initiative aims to increase awareness and reduce prejudice against cats infected with the virus.
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Could the long, twitching piece of fur belong to the body of a snake or some other cheeky animal?
They grow up so fast/adorably, don’t they?
We take a trip to an island close to Tokyo and find a haven for adorably sleepy, relaxed kitties.
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Gangnam Style Parody “Gaijin Style” Hits the Web With Mixed Reviews
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】
Japanese carpenters demonstrate traditional wooden joints and it’s oddly satisfying 【Video】
“Where are the normal men?” A Japanese woman tells of five online dating woes
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Get ready with Roland, the top-earning host in Japan【Video】
Japanese carpenters demonstrate traditional wooden joints and it’s oddly satisfying 【Video】
“Where are the normal men?” A Japanese woman tells of five online dating woes
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
Ultra-premium matcha, koji rice mold star in Starbucks Japanese New Year’s Frappuccino and drinks