With his own cafe and lineup of traditional Japanese confectionery, it’s no wonder video game hero Kirby is a popular inspiration for homemade sweets (although…

Very few Pokémon can challenge the popularity of Pikachu, but with its own lingerie set and army of dancers at the famous Pikachu Outbreak parade…

You could say that fans of Little Witch Academia, the internationally popular anime franchise created by Yoh Yoshinari and produced by Trigger, have been on…

You tell them it’s time to turn off the video games and do their homework, and there is a battle. You ask them to take…

Nobuo Serizawa, JAPAN Forward The buzz over whether a white object observed hovering in the skies over Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures on the morning of…

With a spinoff anime Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon airing in Japan from October 3rd, 2020 is going to be a very exciting year for fans of…

Yosakoi and the Yosakoi Festival With festivals and competitions held in over 200 locations in Japan, as well as in countries such as the US,…

Premium Bandai can never resist their urge to release a PC cushion–a huggable plushie that allows you to comfort your wrists as you type–based off…

If you’re interested in Japan and have been following some of the news in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of Amabie. The…

Anyone who has spent any amount of time playing video games knows that no matter how realistic the game is, characters often have an odd…

Have you heard of kendama けん玉? A traditional Japanese skill toy, kendama has a handle (ken), a pair of cups, and a ball (tama), all…

For Studio Ghibli fans, Japanese retailer Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) is an absolute go-to for awesome merchandise inspired by the beloved animation giant. In the…

Renowned kimono makers and textile manufacturers from Kyoto have been releasing designs modeled after their actual high quality garments in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Animal…

After a hard day of demon slaying and having the perfect anime sister, there’s no better way to relax than a soak in a traditional…

Daniel Arsham’s ‘iconic’ contemporary Pokemon art was first showcased earlier this year, as a motif for a line of t-shirts sold by Japanese fashion brand…