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Up-chan once again shows that Japan loves cuteness and sexiness in equal measures.
These baum cakes that can be “cut-out” into Sanrio characters are fun, sweet and almost too cute to eat.
Lawson branch purposely makes its sign harder to read for the benefit of some special baby visitors.
Clever design lets you give these good boys some well-deserved pets as you dry your hands.
Two designers used rule-breaking designs, which were super effective, until they got caught.
Worldwide competition nets 18,000 entries and 24 winners, but there’s controversy surrounding the winning design.
This cat likes to pull peace poses, stand on two feet and make a living selling hot potatoes.
What better way to start the day than by chasing your butt in a circle?
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If you don’t know how to evolve one of the most popular Pokémon species, you might not get the food you want.
They say seeing is believing, but you’ll want to see it in motion before you decide what to believe.
Just because cats don’t like to work doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy watching other people work.
The Pokémon will be staying up late this year so you can bask in their adorableness while staying out of the scorching sun.
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