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Staff thoughtfully provides everything you need to never leave the warm Showa-style kotatsu paradise.
Game enthusiasts and kotatsu enthusiasts now have something to be doubly enthusiastic about together.
Now you can feel the irresistable warmth of a kotatsu whenever you want, so say goodbye to productivity.
Working from home was great while it lasted but we’re about to become full-time nappers at home.
A traditional piece of Japanese furniture gets a modern update to make telecommuting extra cozy in the cold part of the year.
There are only three of these adorable verdant vehicles out on the streets — flag one down if you get the chance!
Kitty-sized furniture comes bundled with a huge supply of winter snacks for their human caretakers.
Japan’s amazingly cozy heated tables combined with movie magic? Sounds like the perfect way to spend a winter day.
The cold never bothered her anyway! Check out Elsa showing the proper way to enjoy winter in Japan!
Ditch the dining room table and sit at a Japanese-style one with a heater, like at this ingenious Tokyo restaurant.
Winter is undoubtedly the worst season to be alone in Japan. Soon singles will be starting the annual desperate search for the special someone to spend Christmas with and it’s not hard to see why. Having someone to cuddle up to during the upcoming cold, long months is far preferable to fighting off the chill by yourself.
Of course, not everyone wants to jump into a relationship just for a little extra body heat, and now thanks to one Japanese electronics maker and their kotatsu for one, singles just might be in for the warmest winter yet.
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