Meet Tona, the little animal who’s charming the Internet by hiding inside its owner’s stuffed toy collection.
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The champion player shows off champion poses that set off a trending hashtag on Twitter in Japan.
Japanese cosplay gets even weirder with six official costumes designed to replicate a 2-inch tall office lady that hangs off your glassware.
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Watch this clever hamster smash her way through the game, complete with an adorable detour down the pipe.
We take a look at thecacera pacifica, known as the “Pikachu sea slug” in Japan, which many say is the real-life inspiration for the Pokémon character.
See just how much hair a dog can shed during a routine shampoo in this series of impressive before-and-after photos.
If you’re an athlete who runs from side to side or jumps up and down, these cute cats will love you, regardless of where you’re from!
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While Japanese coin box toys feature sweet cats who kindly take your change for safekeeping, real cats like this prefer to do other things with your money!
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