Kizuna AI Collaborates with scentnations on Original Unisex Fragrances
Can a fragrance encapsulate the essence of a virtual entity? For the legions of fans of Virtual YouTuber, singer, entertainer and personality Kizuna AI, this…
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Japan’s New Kitty Hotel And Cafe Hybrid Gives Guests Constant View Of Cats
Japanese cat cafe and animal rescue company Neco Republic is always looking for creative ways to find forever homes for rescue cats. In the past…
Popular Japanese Mochi Ice Cream Gets A Heart-Shaped Strawberry Flavor
It’s not totally uncommon for the uninitiated to ask for or order mochi and be a bit taken aback when instead of ice cream, they…
Sendai jewellery company reinvents the Edo kiriko glass-making tradition
Kawasho Jewel Kiriko is a Sendai-based company that is looking for crowdfunding that will allow it to use kiriko, a tradition of glass-making that dates…
The Tanagokoro, an ultra-minimal wallet for a cashless society
For the ultimate in minimalism, consider the Tanogokoro, a sleek folding wallet that fits snugly into the palm of your hand. The wallet is the…
Gorgeous One Piece Anime Short Commercial Imagines Alabasta Arc As High School Drama
In Japan, Nissin Cup Noodle has been running a series of commercials titled “Hungry Days” which re-imagines popular anime characters as Japanese high school students…
Tokyo Disneyland Unveils New Details For Massive 2020 Expansion
Yesterday, the Oriental Land Company revealed new details and concept art regarding the 75 billion yen expansions coming to Tokyo Disneyland’s Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland….
Japanese Stationery Company’s Eraser Slowly Reveals Mt. Fuji With Each Mistake You Make
Earlier this year, a special edition of Japan’s PLUS Stationery’s ‘Air-in’ range of erasers was released that slowly revealed an image of Mt. Fuji, perhaps…
Disney Releases Lineup Of Traditional Japanese New Year Decorations
The New Year, or oshogatsu, is the central holiday period of the Japanese calendar and is well on its way. For the 2020 festivities, Disney…
Pretty Up Like A Kitty With Squishy Cat Paw Makeup Brushes
With feline motif goods such as cat-themed gaming earphones and giant realistic cat head cushions, Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has quickly become a merchandising…
Japan’s Best 4 Christmas Coffees of 2019 for Those Cold December Nights
It’s officially winter and temperatures are plummeting by the day in Japan, which means coffee chains are busy launching new winter beverages to warm our…
New Mini Kotatsu For Cats Gives Kitties Warm Winter Refuge
One of the simplest but most comforting winter traditions in Japan is parking yourself under the cozy warmth of a kotatsu. A kotatsu is a…
Celebrate 10 Years of K-On! with Yui Tapestry & HTT Set Including Tee, Hoodie, Tote, Keychains
It’s hard to believe, but it has already been a decade now since the “K-On!” anime strummed its way into the hearts of anime fans….
Charles Chaton Collaborates with Creamy Mami and Future Funk Figurehead Night Tempo at Shibuya Parco Pop-up Store
The reborn Shibuya Parco opened its doors to the public on Friday, November 22nd. Charles Tempo pop-up store at Shibuya Parco Always attentive to Japanese…
Let Out Your Inner Kaiju With Brilliant Godzilla Tissue And Baby Mothra Paper Towel Covers
Just when you thought tissue box design peaked with squishy hamster cheeks and butt covers, along comes the 65th anniversary of Godzilla. As part of…