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![Japan’s new pettably fuzzy cat-shaped earbud chargers meow to let you know their status[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/1_7f2bcd.jpg?w=640 "Japan’s new pettably fuzzy cat-shaped earbud chargers meow to let you know their status[Video]")
70,647,379 votes tallied, and one European nation apparently loves Sanrio’s often-forgotten grannie character.
![Beautiful new dangling Totoro socks let the Ghibli mascot sway with every step[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/1_e1be72.jpg?w=640 "Beautiful new dangling Totoro socks let the Ghibli mascot sway with every step[Photos]")
Lacework designers turn their talent to Totoro for adorably fashionable socks and clutch bag.
![The adorable, delicious joy of the Totoro cream puff gift box[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/t.jpg?w=640 "The adorable, delicious joy of the Totoro cream puff gift box[Taste test]")
![Totoro Soot Sprites are here to help keep your organized as adorable paper clips[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/0_78ef3d.jpg?w=640 "Totoro Soot Sprites are here to help keep your organized as adorable paper clips[Photos]")
Sure, they may be messy in the anime, but these Ghibli Soot Sprites will help you keep your real-world paperwork tidy.
Adorable new ashiyu destination has no Pokémon battles, but injuries to the creatures are still occurring.
![Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/sb-9.jpg?w=640 "Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]")
Pikachu and pals make a compelling reason to skip the bullet train while traveling in Japan over the next few months.
Anime/manga-themed café’s baked goods run the range from cute to crazy, just like Chiikawa itself.
With the full-scale train needing to take a break, toymaker Takara Tomy is here to pick up the Slowpoke slack.
![Japanese university welcomes birth of baby deer on campus, president waives entrance exam[Videos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/nd-1.jpg?w=640 "Japanese university welcomes birth of baby deer on campus, president waives entrance exam[Videos]")
Educator in Nara’s most famous deer town fast tracks admission to institute of higher learning.
Hello Kitty and friends imagined what their perfect hotel would be like, and they’re inviting you in.
![Cup Noodle hamster wheel is the new adorable pet toy animal lovers in Japan want[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/cn-1.jpg?w=640 "Cup Noodle hamster wheel is the new adorable pet toy animal lovers in Japan want[Video]")
Instant ramen maker shows that even hamsters will fall in love with Cup Noodle, if given the chance.
Critical Hit-flavor ice cream and Mimic containers among the sweet adventures waiting at Baskin-Robbins.
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