Nicole Wee, Author at TheSmartLocal Japan - Travel, Lifestyle, Culture & Language Guide

Tashirojima Island: Where Cats Outnumber Humans & Are Enshrined As Deities

Can't get enough of cats? Be surrounded by fluffy felines 24/7 while camping at cat-themed cabins at Tashirojima, an island in Miyagi.

Run by an adorable grandma, Dagashiya Maboroshido adds a human touch that's unlike your average vending machine run.

Here are the top 21 Japanese romance dramas of all time that actually have engaging and interesting plots!

Dare or dare - up your Halloween game with these 10 Japanese horror movies that are bound to scare you witless.

Who needs reality TV when you can watch a monkey Queen in Japan climb to the top of the hierarchy and seize control of her troop?

Cat lovers unite! Wakayama Prefecture takes putting adorable felines on the pedestal to a new level with Nitama Cat Priest.

Give your loved ones a send-off they deserve with this RPG-style memorial altar that mimics the classic fantasy setting.

An ode to Japan's Ice Prince, Yuzuru Hanyu, and all the life lessons he has taught us. Here's hoping we'll see him on ice again.

Summer is upon us. Help your furry feline friends stay cool and cute in this hot season with these snack cat beds.

Hardcore anime and idol fans, here's your chance to set up a "shrine" to worship your favourites - with this anime idol altar.