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Mako
Mako, also known as “the cat with the strange face,” may not be as globally recognized as Maru, but we have a feeling she’s going to start gaining a few fans after the release of her very own book of pictures and set of stationary. Mako is the star of a Japanese photoblog, but the site also includes her three brothers and sisters, all of whom are also featured on a few of these adorable products. Let’s take a closer look!
My Neighbour Totoro rice cookers and pots bring Studio Ghibli anime flair to your kitchen
Latest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere
One Piece to become late-night anime next month, changes time slot for first time in 18 years
Princess Mononoke gets first-ever IMAX screenings to show off gorgeous new remaster【Video】
7-Eleven Japan’s sakura sweets show cherry blossom beauty can be found all over【Photos】
One-handed pizza from Domino’s Japan is the ultimate convenience
Potato ice cream from Family Mart takes ice cream to a whole other level【Taste Test】
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Japanese meat buns with deer meat?!? Taste-testing Nagano’s shikanikuman【Taste test】
Akihabara fans shed a tear as iconic sign comes down, changing the cityscape of Electric TownLatest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere
Traditional Japanese mochi dessert inspires McDonald’s newest pie flavor
Final Fantasy Fat Chocobo and Moogle chairs — perfect for when you need to recover real-world HP
Starbucks Japan adds cult drink to its permanent coffee menu due to popular demand
Woman stabbed to death on Tokyo street while live streaming
Japan’s train travel soundscape faces sad change as JR East axes special station departure melodies
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku’s new stage costume inspires gorgeous shoes in the real world【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition drinkware and goods for spring
Minnaka: New unstaffed convenience store opens in Tokyo with cheap bentos and Costco food
Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Sanrio Pompompurin purin custard pudding sweets sound doubly delicious, look like pooch bottoms
Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo
Everyday Japanese cafe chain’s seasonal sakura sweets look amazing from every angle…except oneLatest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere
Studio Ghibli gives anime lovers a happy ending with new Whisper of the Heart music box
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building serves up an exclusive ramen
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
One-handed pizza from Domino’s Japan is the ultimate convenience
Potato ice cream from Family Mart takes ice cream to a whole other level【Taste Test】
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Japanese meat buns with deer meat?!? Taste-testing Nagano’s shikanikuman【Taste test】
Akihabara fans shed a tear as iconic sign comes down, changing the cityscape of Electric Town
Shimonoseki’s Koreantown isn’t like Tokyo’s or Osaka’s, but it has a retro atmosphere all its own
Want to buy a giant, rideable robot? Amazon Japan will sell you one
Roland, King of the Hosts, has his own museum exhibition now, shows off hostdom and catchphrases
We investigate Sendagaya Tunnel and get a message from beyond【Haunted Tokyo】
Animated video looks at 40 years of women’s fashions in Japan as Tokyo landmark gets set to close
New Super Mario prize lottery giving out awesome Question Block snack dispensers【Photos】
Final Fantasy Fat Chocobo and Moogle chairs — perfect for when you need to recover real-world HP
1,200 Japanese workers convert above-ground train to subway line in a matter of hours