Incense shaped into human outlines evokes memories of dearly departed’s favorite activities
Obon and incense in Japan Now that August has arrived, many Japanese people are checking their incense stocks to make sure they are prepared for…
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Pekinese is obsessed with Starbucks Frappuccinos even though he’s never tried one
This is とろろ Tororo, a Pekinese. According to his owner, his charms include his fluffy fur, his beady eyes, and his smile. Reproduced with permission…
Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart embiggens products by 40% for the same price
Due to popular demand, Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart is bringing back a big savings campaign that was very popular when it was introduced last…
“Just hold it in your mouth” 3-minutes-a-day karaoke training device released in Japan
Karaoke has long been a staple of entertainment options in Japan. From simple school student hangouts to the late night punctuation to a company drinking…
Cute pouches celebrate a popular ice cream sandwich’s 50th anniversary!
Do you know what super-popular Japanese ice cream sells 200 million units a year? This is it! Photo by Mochijapa (Ayano Irizuki) This ice cream…
Japan’s cutest bird as a rice ball, styled like anime school punks are the country’s coolest capsule toy
You won’t find a bird in Japan a feathered friend with a better PR department than the long-tailed tit. Called the shima enaga in Japanese,…
Giant fried chicken cutlet won’t fit in the buns of this burger from Japanese restaurant chain
Dom Dom Hamburger is Japan’s first fast food restaurant chain. In addition to standard burger and cheeseburger varieties, it’s famous for including some rather unconventional…
Princess Mononoke accessory lineup features Kodama earrings and Ashitaka’s crystal dagger
Donguri Closet, an offshoot of official Studio Ghibli retailer Donguri Kyowakoku, stocks plenty of cute accessories for fashionable fans of the Japanese animation studio. But…
Customisable Pokemon birthstone rings from Japanese jewellers allow for 1200 possible combinations
If you’re a Pokemon fan in Japan, there’s plenty of ways to show your love of the franchise through your fashion choices. There’s Pokemon shoes,…
Pokemon teams up with reflective clothing company to create awesome holographic apparel
For Pokemon card collectors, getting your hands on a shiny is one of the best feelings in the world. Now, thanks to a collaboration with…
Upgrade your gaming station with these Demon Slayer themed gaming chairs
If you are a fan of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 鬼滅の刃 and video games are also a hobby of yours, what would you think…
Kirby has transformed into adorable items!
Kirby, the lovely round pink character, is appearing in a collaboration with Japan Post Trading Service! This unexpected collaboration will offer many cute items and…
Naruto hotel room holds ‘Summer of Uchiha’ event with limited-time decorations & merch
Since the room was first opened in July 2019, Highland Resort Hotel & Spa has been welcoming hundreds of Naruto fans looking to bring their…
Afternoon tea concept by a “boozer from Kochi Prefecture” has sake-lovers drooling
For those who aren’t familiar with it, traditional British afternoon tea is a light meal usually consisting of thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches or other tea…
Japan’s fat stomach instant noodle lid weights help cook ramen and scare you off from drinking soup
With cup ramen and other varieties of instant noodles being enjoyed so commonly in Japan, we’ve seen a lot of Japanese makers play around with…