
Chances are, if you’ve ever been to a Japanese or Chinese restaurant, you’ve probably seen one. Their happy looking eyes. Their little paws that beckon you towards them. That cute mouth that just seems to say “Hey you! Buy … [Read more...]

Chances are, if you’ve ever been to a Japanese or Chinese restaurant, you’ve probably seen one. Their happy looking eyes. Their little paws that beckon you towards them. That cute mouth that just seems to say “Hey you! Buy … [Read more...]
by Hashi 24 Comments

When it comes to trains in the US, things are pretty ho-hum. There are a lot of commuter trains across the country and a few Amtrak lines, but nothing with much style. Fortunately Japan, with its love of trains, has its … [Read more...]
by Hashi 28 Comments

When photographer Miyoko Ihara decided to start documenting the life of her 87 year-old grandmother, Misao, for a photography book, you would think that the results would be pretty boring. Fortunately, Misao finds a … [Read more...]
by John 28 Comments

Just can’t get enough cute oozing out of every single pore of your body? Silly not-from-the-future-run-of-the-mill stationary cat ears not doing it for you? Read on, my friends, read on. … [Read more...]
by Koichi

[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q27fQ-mcM10'] It's been a long time coming, but I've finally finished part 2 of Cat Island for TofuguTV. Whew, I can't tell you how much of a relief it is! Now I can move on … [Read more...]

Welcome back to another Saturday Timewaster! I hope the next couple hours of your Saturday are clear (otherwise, you'll need to clear your schedule and cancel that totally unimportant appointment). This post is all about … [Read more...]