Never Dine Alone in Moomin Café

There’s a theme restaurant in Japan that offers a very special accommodation to their solo diners. Moomin Café, inspired by the popular classic anime—Moomin—has been keeping their solo customers in company with cute giant stuffed toys of Moomin characters!

According to Benelic, the company that manages Moomin Café branches, “…the policy has been in place since the café opened in 2003.” The café’s decorations, foods, drinks, as well as their merchandise, are also inspired by the series’ artwork.

However, this sweet and unique albeit eccentric accommodation has gathered both positive and negative comments from people. Some are saying that they feel more awkward sharing the table with a huge stuffed animal.

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Traffic Safety With Moe!

Tokyo Police Campaigns Traffic Safety With Moe!

Recently, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police launched their safety driving/bike riding campaign in special collaboration with Mimana Orimoto’s manga Bakuon!!. The cute characters from the manga appeared on posters, magnets, stickers, and lotteries — with the hope of raising awareness of road traffic safety.

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Rice Paddy Art - 田んぼアート

Rice paddy art 【田んぼアート，tambo āto】is a form of art that originated in Japan. The art is defined by people planting rice of various types and colors to create giant pictures on the paddy field. It started in 1993 when people of Inakadate looked for ways to boost their village. The villagers then decided to honor the village’s 2000-year history of growing rice by creating the rice paddy arts. A mock castle was also erected at the village office so people can view the giant pictures from above. Over the years, the designs had become more complex and well-known.

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