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June, 2016 (Page 5)

Don’t let the cat out of the bag, but this curious kitty is in for an adorable surprise 【Video】

Casey Baseel
Jun 24, 2016
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You could say this is a video of a cat having a great time with a paper bag, but that’s only half the story.

Japan
(animals • cats • cute • funny • pets • video)

Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness PS4/Vita Game’s Introduction Trailer Highlights Characters

Anime News Network
Jun 24, 2016

NIS America began streaming an introduction trailer for its upcoming release of Mages and 5pb.’s Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita game on Tuesday.

Japan
(anime • Mandatory Happiness • NIS America • Playstation 4 • Playstation Vita • Psycho Pass • trailer • video)

Nara deer takes a stand against upcoming Japanese election by eating electoral poster

Oona McGee
Jun 24, 2016

And Japanese Twitter users are quick to provide us with some hilarious political commentary.

Japan
(deer • election • funny • internet • Japanese election • Nara • politics • twitter)

Studio Ghibli releases second short adaptation of Japan’s oldest manga【Video】

Casey Baseel
Jun 24, 2016

800 years after its creation, the Scrolls of Frolicking Animals are still inspiring new content, thanks to the anime studio Hayao Miyazaki built.

Japan
(ad • anime • art • culture • history • Studio Ghibli • video)

Virtual reality Sadako lets anyone experience crawling through a TV and scaring people to death

Master Blaster
Jun 24, 2016

Having seen through the eyes of Sadako, we can now definitively say: Yes, the hair is a huge nuisance.

Internet, Japan
(Sadako • Tatsunoru • The Ring • virtual reality)

Send your city-dwelling friends the gift of a starry night sky…in an envelope!

Krista Rogers
Jun 24, 2016

This “Star Filled Envelope” is a gift in itself for those yearning for the twinkling lights of a nighttime starry sky.

Japan
(envelope • gift • mail • night sky • paper • stars)

KFC India releases box of chicken that lets you charge your smartphone while you eat 【Video】

Scott Wilson
Jun 24, 2016

They’re calling it the “Watt A Box,” but we think just “Watt???” will suffice.

India
(funny • gimmick • KFC • marketing • smartphone • wtf)

Learn Japanese through ridiculous manga: Fullmedal Alchemist 【Episode #5】

Scott Wilson
Jun 24, 2016

“You cannot gain a medal without sacrificing something else in return.”

Japan
(Fullmetal Alchemist • funny • hiragana • Japanese language • learn Japanese • learn japanese through ridiculous manga • manga • scotto-sensei)

Virtual reality game will let you turn kimono-clad girls into spinning, battling tops【Video】

Meg Murphy
Jun 24, 2016

So that’s what the obi is really for!

Japan
(funny • kimono • obi • twitter • virtual reality)

Tokyo may soon require bicyclists to strap on a helmet before getting on the road

Casey Baseel
Jun 24, 2016

After 11,000 bike accidents last year, the Tokyo metropolitan government is considering new safety regulations.

Japan
(bicycles • law • safety • Tokyo • transportation)

New Häagen-Dazs ice cream: Salty Vanilla and Caramel and Japonais Black Syrup Kinako Red Bean

Oona McGee
Jun 24, 2016

Both these limited-edition Japan releases contain new ingredients used for the first time ever in the history of the company.

Japan
(adzuki • caramel • desserts • Häagen-Dazs • ice cream • Japanese dessert • kinako • sweets • taste test)

Crazy accurate cosplayer returns in impeccable Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress costume【Photos】

KK Miller
Jun 23, 2016

Her costumes and backdrop make the post-apocalyptic setting feel very real.

Anime & Manga, China, Internet
(beautiful • cosplayers • cute • Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress • seeU)

“Selfish” Studio Ghibli producer apologizes while announcing price reduction for art exhibit

Casey Baseel
Jun 23, 2016

Producer of Spirited Away and The Wind Rises wants to make exhibit as accessible as possible, offers partial rebates to advance ticket purchasers.

Japan
(anime • art • Ghibli Exhibition • Hayao Miyazaki • movies • museums • Roppongi Hills • Studio Ghibli • Tokyo • Toshio Suzuki)

Wheelchair design is like riding a bike, can be pedaled by those unable to walk

KK Miller
Jun 23, 2016

With a little re-branding and a helping “leg” from technology, this wheelchair is ready for the 21st century.

Global, Japan
(cogy • future • Hope • inspiring • technology • Wheelchair)

Fill up some round fuzzy cheeks of your own with squirrel, hamster and chipmunk bags【Pics】

Scott Wilson
Jun 23, 2016

Finally, a place to store all of those nuts.

Japan
(accessories • bags • cheeks • chipmunks • cute • cute animals • hamsters • squirrels)

A hoodie with a pouch for holding cats (summer edition): Shut up and take my money!

Corey Gold
Jun 23, 2016

Keep your kitty close, cool, and comfy with this cat-pouch hoodie that makes room for ice packs!

Japan
(cats • clothes • clothing • cute • English • fashion • Japan • japan clothing brands • japanese clothing online • japanese fashion images • japanese street fashion trends 2015 • today's fashion in japan • Tokyo)

Can you tell which of these “full moons” are actually slices of ham?

Casey Baseel
Jun 23, 2016

Japanese Twitter user sends out a tough quiz on the night of the Strawberry Moon.

Japan
(beautiful • funny • moon • nature • quiz • Strawberry Moon)

One Piece pirates let themselves go, get back into shape with chubby new figure series

Casey Baseel
Jun 23, 2016

Looks like Luffy and his anime cohorts have been enjoying too many high-calorie meals while sailing the high seas.

Japan
(anime • figures • manga • One Piece • toys • video)

Charismatic or creepy? Phrases women are likely to interpret different ways based on looks

Jamie Koide
Jun 23, 2016

Japanese netizens point out what they see as a huge double standard when it comes to how women react to certain comments and come-ons made by hotties or geeks.