The virtual birthday cards she’s been receiving online show the popular virtual idol in a number of poses and scenarios.
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Be careful when breaking out this one; sometimes the person you’re pitying doesn’t want your pity.
With their cute sets of extra paws, these hilarious cats look like furry catbuses come to life!
Turns out there’s a simple way you assess whether you’re a happy drunk or a dangerous one, at least according to one Japanese Twitter user.
C’mon Abe, you can do it! You’ve got nothing to lose… Except maybe your pride.
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Meet Tona, the little animal who’s charming the Internet by hiding inside its owner’s stuffed toy collection.
The champion player shows off champion poses that set off a trending hashtag on Twitter in Japan.
Why just hand your loved ones money when you can send them on an adventure? The experience is priceless!
See just how much hair a dog can shed during a routine shampoo in this series of impressive before-and-after photos.
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!
This cat’s moved on from boxes after discovering the pleasures of the electrical appliance.
The way this cat shakes its head while burying its face into its hands makes it look almost human!
A shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan shows consideration for all of its patrons, from the humans to the bees!




















Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Tokyo security guard’s famous station tape font becomes official custom Nike streetwear
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on?
Godiva Japan gets into the shaved ice scene with two luxurious frozen desserts this summer
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms
7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets
Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they’ll return
Pokémon Card Stores requiring facial recognition scans for entry in Japan in latest anti-scalper move
Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccinos limited to three regional areas
Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data
How are you supposed to wash a Japanese futon duvet at the laundromat?
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on?
Godiva Japan gets into the shaved ice scene with two luxurious frozen desserts this summer
New Studio Ghibli washi tape adds anime flair to Japanese stationery
7-Eleven Japan adds new cold soup smoothies to its convenience store drinks range
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Koei Tecmo continues to be an investment firm that also happens to make video games
Studio Ghibli releases new Spirited Away earrings featuring mysterious anime bathhouse character
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
Studio Ghibli adds new Ponyo glassware to its anime lineup for summer
Japan’s foreign resident population hits record high as Japanese population hits record low