Mass summer gathering phenomenon of Nara’s famous deer has netizens perplexed
There are said to be at least least 1,500 free-roaming deer in Nara Park, Nara, Japan. Taking up residency near Todaiji Temple, home of world’s…
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Join Spy x Family at the ballpark with 12-league Japanese baseball goods lineup
As fans of the internationally popular hit manga and anime series Spy x Family will probably agree, Yor and Anya Forger know a thing or…
There’s a Tokyo souvenir that you can’t buy in Tokyo?
If you’ve been to Tokyo, you might know of the popular souvenir snack called 東京ばな奈 Tokyo Banana, a banana-shaped sponge cake filled with banana-flavored cream….
Japanese daughter doesn’t want “girly” kimono for ceremonial photoshoot, unsheathes epic look instead
On November 15th, some Japanese families celebrate the festival day and rite of passage of Shichi-Go-San (七五三, literally “seven-five-three”). The day is observed as a…
Lolita fashion brand Victorian Maiden celebrates anniversary with elegant fashion lineup
Japanese Lolita fashion brand Victorian Maiden was established in 1999 with a concept of Victorian Era fashion made popular for modern women. By modernizing the…
Oshikatsu goods online specialty shop opens in Japan for all your oshikatsu display needs
Oshikatsu Goods no Tatsujin (Oshikatsu Goods Specialist) , an oshikatsu specialty goods online store has officially opened up in Japan for all your oshikatsu needs….
Japanese nail artist goes viral with “Gakuen Handsome’s lethal weapons”
When manga and anime fans think of Gakuen Handsome, the Boys’ Love doujin game which was adapted into a series of smartphone games, novelizations, OVA…
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[Review] My happiness leveled up when I began living with an octopus wiener pillow!
Do you have any special items for relaxation or to reduce your stress such as herb teas, eye masks, or the like? Of course, those…
Smug cat’s favorite place to sit turns her into “the spirit of the rice cooker” in Japan
Cats have a habit of taking to boxes and containers we would never think they could actually fit them, so much so that you have…
Ghostly floating shiba inu has people thinking of Spirited Away
Shiba inu can provide for some pretty adorable yet startling scenery with their antics, including poking their head through walls. Happy-go-lucky shiba Hana (@hanahanaco65) might…
Sea lion charms the net in her sleep with adorable smile
If you ever doubted the idea that smiles are infectious, a sea lion in Japan will convince you otherwise. Koel, a sea lion pup at…
Japanese cooking artist turns Kirby into adorable raspberry mousse cakes
Video game hero Kirby continues to ride his star of popularity. Not only does he have his own cafe but he has enjoyed collaborations with…
Japan’s high quality food samples can be a slimy preventer of umbrella theft
If you’ve ever taken a stroll down a food court or simply a street filled with restaurants in Japan, you’ve likely noticed some incredibly high-quality…
Eat a piece of sky: clear confectionary artist tomei’s stunning creations
The word 透明 tōmei in Japanese means clear or transparent. It also happens to be the name of an artist whose “favorite color is clear.”…
Raise Anya your own way with Spy × Family Tamagotchi!
BANDAI Co., Ltd. has announced that they will release the SPY×FAMILY TAMAGOTCHI (スパイファミリーたまごっち) on December 17th, 2022. This is a game for everyone to try…