Rep for Team Ghibli with a 30th Anniversary Kiki’s Delivery Service Letterman Jacket
Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) is the source of all the coolest Studio Ghibli merchandise in Japan. They deal in anything from tableware, to tea leaves…
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6 Must Try Activities for Pokemon Fans Visiting Tokyo
It doesn’t take a lot of work to find Pokemon related stuff in Japan. You may even be greeted as soon as you land with…
Father’s Day Laputa, Totoro and Porco Rosso Goods are the Perfect Gift for Studio Ghibli Loving Dads
Japan’s Studio Ghibli merchandise wonderland Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) have a massive range of goods to suit any occasion. Every year they recommend the perfect…
Japanese Shiba Inu Boss Singlehandedly Runs Successful Sweet Potato Stall in Hokkaido
One day Japanese Twitter user, @hina_shii_ver2, received a strange message from her husband. ‘There’s a dog selling sweet potatoes.’ とある旦那からのLINE「わんわんが焼き芋売ってる」 犬の、焼き芋屋さん、だと⋯？？#可愛すぎ pic.twitter.com/YNvmbI0Htl — ひゅがた は…
Gudetama Green Tea Tiramisu and Other Lazy Egg Treats at Maccha House Collab Cafe
Gudetama, a very relatable character, is an egg who likes to laze around. His creators, Sanrio, are famously responsible for Hello Kitty among other cute…
Mame Shiba Inu Dog Cafe in Tokyo: Feeling the Puppy Love!
The aloof inhabitants of a cat cafe are nice to look at. But if they don’t offer enough affection for you, there’s a place along…
Japanese Artist Turns Old Abandoned House into Fully Rotating Art Installation
Atsuko Mochida is a Japanese artist who works with everyday physical spaces to create her art installations, often turning them into something ‘dream-like’, according to…
Wearing a Mask to Terrify Children Recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan
Japan is not a country short on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Properties and Cultural Heritages. In the most recent additions to the list of UNESCO…
Use a Pikachu Stamp to Sign Official Japanese Documents with a Pokemon Seal
That’s seal, not Seel. But now it’s possible to get a Seel on your seal if you want. In Japan, rather than signing documents and…
Try All Kit Kat Japan’s Coolest Flavours in $55 Anniversary Box
Japan has become known overseas for their many delicious and eccentric Kit Kat flavours. Some are seasonal, and others are inspired by traditional and regional…
Pokemon Tamagotchi Featuring Eevee is the Ultimate Crossover for Nostalgic 90s Kids
For those who don’t remember Tamagotchis, the original was a small, round handheld device on a keychain. The simple game involved raising your own virtual…
McDonalds Japan Bring Kyoto Matcha Range of Green Tea Beverages to the McCafe
When it comes to traditional Japanese tastes, matcha has become an iconic flavour. The green tea has inspired countless variations including desserts, drinks and even…
Pokemon Cafe Menu Gets Seasonal Update For Halloween and Autumn
The first ever permanent Pokemon Cafe opened earlier this year adjacent to the Pokemon Center DX in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. With a Pokemon interior, Pokemon inspired…
4 Best Kakigori Shaved Ice Desserts in Tokyo to Cool Down with This Summer
Japan is awesome in the summer. Fireworks, festivals, beaches. Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun. Except for one thing. The unbearable crushing heat,…
Tokyo’s Adorable Edo Period Themed Cat Cafe Puts the Hiss into History
A peaceful time in Japanese history, the Edo period gave rise to new and exciting art forms. One such art form was ukiyo-e, woodblock prints…