Λ * =Λ(1405) plays an essential role in forming kaonic nuclear clusters (KNC). The simplest KNC, K − pp, has the structure Λ * p=(K − p) I=0 p, where a real kaon migrates between two nucleons, mediating super-strong Λ * p attraction. Production data of K − pp have been accumulated by DISTO, J-PARC E27 and J-PARC E15 experiments. In the case of K − K − pp, the attractive covalent bond of Λ * Λ * is doubly enhanced compared to the Λ * p one. As a consequence, a m-th Λ * multiplet, (Λ * )m, with m(m − 1)/2 bonds becomes more stable than its corresponding neutron aggregate, (n)m, with m = 8 ∼ 12. This may suggest the possible existence of stable Λ * matter. The production of K − K − pp by high-energy pp or heavy-ion collisions is awaited as a doorway to so-far unknown Λ * matter.