Hope you’re enjoying the holidays. If you’re getting bored, we’ve got lots of fun links and videos for you from our free weekly newsletter, Subscribers get a monthly roundup of cute links and videos we’ve saved including character cafes, collabs, crafts and Japan. We’re also sharing the links section here on the blog, though subscribers will still get them first, plus lots of videos too.
- Not ready for Christmas to be over? Makiko Itoh has a last burst of beautiful Christmas cakes from Japan on Facebook or Patreon.
- Tiny Plant made the cutest Picrew with her characters – the Calamansi Town Friend Maker! There’s so many sweet customisation options and you’re allowed to use your finished character as a profile pic. I made me as a bunny.
- A new version of Japanese artists Asaha’s illustrated online game is free to play. Visit The Town Where Sushi, Mendako and Rabbit Live! to explore, solve riddles, find spells, and collect many transformations!
- It’s fukubukuro lucky bag season in Japan and SoraNews24 usually have a lot of unboxings so you can see what’s inside. Check their Fukubukuro 2025 tag and there should be lots more added soon.
- The third round of Cardcaptor Sakura x Sanrio plush toys has been announced and features Kuromi. They’re only available in arcade games in Japan but you might be able to find one on eBay.
- Have a read of Tokyo Weekender’s The Bucket List, an annual magazine focusing on exceptional travel and cultural experiences in Japan.
- The 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists are sure to make to laugh.
- The last few Pusheen advent gifts are on our Instagram, if you missed it.
Adorable Cinnamoroll holiday animation (in 2 parts).
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