Mail-order fashion company opens Harajuku showroom so fans can see the shirts before they buy, and also offers in-store exclusive patterns.
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This teabag-shaped envelope that looks like a clutch bag should get you plenty of attention just by carrying it!
Animal psychologists from Kyoto University create public service video that’s not about cats, but for the animals themselves to watch and learn from.
This huge plush ferret is so gigantic you might have to have someone else hold it up while you hug it.
Passersby were treated to the jazzy refrain of Kenshi Yonezu’s Lemon, as played by a gigantic mop-headed monster.
Studio Ghibli-themed bento party among friends quickly escalates when someone brought the king along.
Only cute and good things can come out of a collaboration between the world’s busiest cat and international sneaker brand Converse!
Freak out your friends and family with these hyper-realistic socks made to look like cat feet.
One of the greatest driver’s cars Japan has ever produced shows its adorable side.
Cat joins the battle! Feline fighter frolics with Piranha Plant, other characters from the Nintendo hit.
Organizers hint that the beloved anime/video game franchise’s mascot himself might make an appearance on your special day.
Japanese fashion label also shares videos showing the ridiculously huge number of customization options that ensure your shirt won’t look exactly like any other Pokémon fan’s.
Grab your most fashionable hair ties and strike a doe-eyed pose, it’s time to enjoy the best of this year’s Twintail Day!
Eat up, kids! Also, be aware that sometimes mommies and daddies sleep around.
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