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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!
Two crows decided to wreck a Pokémon GO player in Japan during Pokémon GO Fest
Manga artist fails to sell a single book at Comiket, still considers the day a major success
We visit a ramen bar in Croatia, meet a whole new version of ramen we can’t wait to make at home
Meet the Mega Bento, a Japanese meal that’s heavier than a newborn baby
Nike releases izakaya sneakers in Japan【Photos】
The best cosplayers from Day 2 of Summer Comiket 2022【Photos】
One thing you should be careful of when visiting Japan’s Laputa Island
YuYu Hakusho cafes opening in Tokyo and Osaka to fill fans with food and nostalgia
Tiny travel guides are our latest Japanese gacha capsule toy obsession
Rice Pizza?! Pizza Hut creates a new base for customers in Japan
Image-generating AI’s picture of “Final Fantasy VII Cloud” is so wrong, yet so right
World’s first Ice Whopper now on the menu at Burger King JapanManga artist fails to sell a single book at Comiket, still considers the day a major success
Top coplayer Enako lingerie cosplays new line of One Piece intimate apparel【Photos】
Ghibli releases free-to-use artwork from Castle in the Sky Laputa, comes with standard disclaimer
Japanese government worried young adults aren’t drinking enough alcoholThe best cosplayers from Day 2 of Summer Comiket 2022【Photos】
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
Bulky boxes of wagyu beef can be yours with Japan’s rental frying pan/meat subscription service
Manga pro’s sixth-grade son floors the Internet with his amazing manga artImage-generating AI’s picture of “Final Fantasy VII Cloud” is so wrong, yet so rightWorld’s first Ice Whopper now on the menu at Burger King Japan
Saitama man’s 7M-yen Rolex stolen after leaving it alone with “potential buyer” for two minutes
Studio Ghibli releases free bulletin board illustration to “use within the bounds of common sense”
New Princess Mononoke accessory line has Kodama for your ears, wolves for your fingers【Photos】Top coplayer Enako lingerie cosplays new line of One Piece intimate apparel【Photos】
We try Starbucks’ buzzworthy (and slightly gross) new cream pie to see how good it really is
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
The twin joys and dual sadnesses of eating ramen in the U.S.
Starbucks Japan’s new cream pie’s looks are freaking people out
Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
The best cosplayers from Day 2 of Summer Comiket 2022【Photos】
One thing you should be careful of when visiting Japan’s Laputa Island
YuYu Hakusho cafes opening in Tokyo and Osaka to fill fans with food and nostalgia
Tiny travel guides are our latest Japanese gacha capsule toy obsession
Rice Pizza?! Pizza Hut creates a new base for customers in Japan
The picture-perfect cosplayers of Comiket 100’s Day 1【Photos】
Japan’s top 10 best-value family restaurants, as chosen by diners
We attempt to conquer the 7-hour all-you-can-eat yakiniku deal at Yakiniku Like
Make luxurious, stylish green tea at home with this matcha warabi latte kit
Former AKB48 idol who had to shave her head announces marriage to YouTube star
Top coplayer Enako lingerie cosplays new line of One Piece intimate apparel【Photos】
Real-time shade information added to walking app from Navitime Japan
Furious Monster Hunter monster wants to sleep next to you in your home【Photos】
Japanese government worried young adults aren’t drinking enough alcohol