winter (Page 5)
Spring can’t come soon enough for this employee on morning cleaning duty.
We sure hope that train’s heater is working.
One shinto shrine is making news around Japan for dressing their miko in a garment many had never seen before.
Mr. Sato continues to push his hypothesis that the male groin is the gateway to efficient regulation of body temperature, even if it means serious bodily harm.
Domino’s Japan announces that they’re seriously considering this as an option for sending out pizzas this winter.
Whether you’re plodding around the house or hibernating in your room, this versatile robe has you covered in more ways than one!
Whether you’re swiping at a mobile game or making a point, these cats keep their paws on your finger everywhere you go!
Akita, one of Japan’s northernmost prefectures, is beautiful in summer. But as this video is about to show, it’s simply gorgeous in the winter.
Cats love to hide in warm spots in the winter, so be sure to check your car before hitting the ignition on cold days!
In an effort to beat the recent cold snap that befell Japan, our writer Ahiru Neko discovered Edible Kairo (Edible Heat Packs) but got a little carried away.
Cats are melting hearts around the country by wrapping tails around their legs, necks and heads to fight the winter chill.
Water freezes before it can even go down the drain.
Cats love to squeeze themselves into all types of cramped spaces, and this winter, they’re taking up residence inside shirt sleeves.
Raining outside? No dryer in the house? This new clothes hanger from Japan will dry clothes, shoes and boots at the touch of a button.
Ditch the dining room table and sit at a Japanese-style one with a heater, like at this ingenious Tokyo restaurant.
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