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Kotatsu with storage space solves the biggest problem with Japan’s awesome heated tables
- Casey Baseel
Dec 15, 2017 - Tweet
We now know exactly where we want to spend the entire winter.
Body jacket from China protects scooter riders from winter cold, throws dignity out the window
- Koh Ruide
Dec 6, 2017
Who needs self-respect when you can stay warm?
Our Japanese staff holds an extreme potluck with the legendary “Dark Nabe”
- Master Blaster
Dec 6, 2017
Join us as we dabble in the dark culinary arts with a hot pot not for the faint of heart.
Triumph lingerie company creates sake underwear using fabric made with Japanese rice wine
- Oona McGee
Sep 19, 2017
Finally! Wearable sake!
Video of water hose shooting ice cylinders like a machine gun shows how freaky cold Japan can get
- Casey Baseel
Feb 15, 2017
Spring can’t come soon enough for this employee on morning cleaning duty.
Beautiful frozen waterfall in Japan is an awe-inspiring reason to brave winter’s cold【Pics/Vids】
- Casey Baseel
Jan 26, 2017
Visitors are drawn to the serene stillness of the icy Fukuroda Falls.
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- (awesome • beauitful • cold • crazy • frozen • Ibaraki • nature • video • Waterfalls • weird • winter)
Crazy Japanese snow video shows that this winter is no joke in Shiga Prefecture【Video】
- Casey Baseel
Jan 25, 2017
We sure hope that train’s heater is working.
Japanese shrine maidens in Osaka spotted wearing unusual costumes during winter
- Oona McGee
Jan 23, 2017
One shinto shrine is making news around Japan for dressing their miko in a garment many had never seen before.
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- (clothes • costumes • gravure • miko • models • Montbell • new year • New Year's • Osaka • shinto • shrine maidens • shrines • winter)
We attach chemical butt-warmers to our crotches but really should know better
- Master Blaster
Dec 31, 2016
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.
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 Japanese winter foods【Well-Fed Top Five】
- Scott Wilson
Dec 29, 2016
Winter: stay warm inside with some of these cold-weather treats.
- Japan
- (food • scotto-sensei • W.T.F. Japan • Weird Top Five • Well-Fed Top Five • winter)
Dog days of winter look like much more fun than the heat of summer
- KK Miller
Dec 29, 2016
These pups are definitely enjoying their winter wonderland.
Domino’s Pizza is actually training reindeer for delivery in northern Japan
- Andrew Kane
Nov 22, 2016
Domino’s Japan announces that they’re seriously considering this as an option for sending out pizzas this winter.
Snuggle up inside a bear this winter with the Korilakkuma wearable blanket from Japan
- Oona McGee
Oct 10, 2016
Whether you’re plodding around the house or hibernating in your room, this versatile robe has you covered in more ways than one!
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- (blankets • characters • cute • fashion • Korilakkuma • Rilakkuma • Sanrio • warm • winter)
Winter 2016 Cat Punch Gloves from Felissimo come with adorable new details
- Oona McGee
Sep 27, 2016
Whether you’re swiping at a mobile game or making a point, these cats keep their paws on your finger everywhere you go!
Akita Prefecture is a stunning winter wonderland with the warmest of hearts【Video】
- KK Miller
Apr 7, 2016
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.
Nissan reminds us to check for sleeping cats before starting cars with adorable montage【Video】
- Preston Phro
Feb 17, 2016
Cats love to hide in warm spots in the winter, so be sure to check your car before hitting the ignition on cold days!
New “edible kairo” tablets claim to warm your body during winter—our Japanese writer eats the lot
- Master Blaster
Feb 2, 2016
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.
“Tail scarves” are the latest cute cat trend to warm our hearts this winter【Pics】
- Oona McGee
Jan 30, 2016
Cats are melting hearts around the country by wrapping tails around their legs, necks and heads to fight the winter chill.
- Japan
- (animals • cats • cute • cute animals • pets • tail scarf • winter)
Crazy cold temperatures in Japan turn sinks into instant ice dispensers 【Video】
- Casey Baseel
Jan 27, 2016
Water freezes before it can even go down the drain.
Sleeve cats are taking over the internet in Japan this winter
- Oona McGee
Dec 28, 2015
Cats love to squeeze themselves into all types of cramped spaces, and this winter, they’re taking up residence inside shirt sleeves.
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