Cute palm-sized camera from Village Vanguard has more to offer than meets the eye
For those of us who like to see the world through a viewfinder and a lens, we’re always comparing which sort of camera is better;…
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Squishy ‘Among Us’ figures are latest character goods from Japanese novelty store Village Vanguard
The multiplayer social deduction game ‘Among Us’ was the sleeper hit video game of 2020. Although it was originally released in 2018, the game gained…
Moomin popup shop: The residents of Moominvalley come to Village Vanguard
Japanese book store chain Village Vanguard will be running a limited-time pop-up shop featuring the Moomins. Between June 4th and July 4th, 2021, items with…
Want some-fin to talk about? How about some jaw-some shark pottery from Village Vanguard
These new shark-themed pottery goods from Village Vanguard are sure to leave your house guests with some-fin to talk about. Designed by potter, Yuki Tagawa,…
Fancify your feet with these summer shoes from Village Vanguard
With Japan’s promised annual heat and humidity, exploring in the summer can be a trip full of blood, sweat and tears for our feet. Village…
Keep your lipstick and pens in place with these cute hungry animals from Village Vanguard
Spend any amount of time shopping in Japan and you’ll discover that the country has a unique talent for coming up with all manner of…
Japan’s famous Pokemon manhole covers become cool ‘Pokefuta’ souvenir accessories
Pokemon manhole covers have succeeded in taking over Japan with over 200 original covers installed, spanning the whole country. The campaign, called ‘Pokefuta’ in Japanese…
Fight the rain and sun with retro Super Mario Bros. umbrellas and parasols
In Japan, rainy reason is just around the corner, and that means dealing with both periods of heavy rainfall as well as some daunting heat…
You can now carry your goods with a clingy Japanese giant salamander backpack
The Japanese giant salamander typically isn’t something you spot in the wild a lot, but after heavy flooding or rainfall, the third-largest amphibian in the…
You can now bury your head in your food with a giant sushi plushie
If you’re looking for the perfect menu item to add to your collection of fried chicken ASMR pillows, ramen towels, and giant oyster pouches, then…
How to ease your way into wearing an “edgy” black mask in Japan
The spread of the novel coronavirus infection has caused many people to wear face masks in their daily lives. Face masks come in many colors,…
Pokémon x Computer Work: The perfect item for Pokémon fans when working from home
Telecommuting is more common these days, and many people look for ways to make their days working from home more comfortable. Some buy a new…
Ramen claiming to be “the spiciest in the world” is now officially available in Japan
Hokkaido-based Japanese company Planplus Co., Ltd. has officially started selling the Korean ramen 염라대왕라면 Yŏm-ra Daewang ramyeon, which they claim is “the spiciest in the…
Japan’s Woodman Lamp is the perfect living light for lonely rooms
When it comes to quirky and creative interior goods in Japan, it can be hard to top oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard, which keeps a…
Fight rain and demons with Demon Slayer Corps Nichiren blade folding umbrellas
Mega-popular anime and manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba needed no excuse for its ever-growing merchandise empire, but once its first feature film, Demon Slayer:…