Perfect Pokemon Centre gifts to buy your dad this Father’s Day
Is your dad the very best? Like no dad ever was? Well, then he deserves only the best this Father’s Day. And what could be…
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Japan’s Barbie Licca-chan wears face mask, rides Licca Eats scooter, uses self-checkout
In the post-pandemic “new normal” of self-quarantining and social distancing, doll makers have also been stepping up to the plate to make dolls that reflect…
Casio G-Shock watches coming out in Dragon Ball Z and One Piece special editions
Two of the biggest international anime franchises are getting the Casio G-SHOCK treatment this summer. Both models are based on the GA-110 series. With its…
Studio Ghibli fans help you beat the summer heat with Totoro and other iconic characters
Summer is upon us, and that means people in Japan are now in a battle against the season’s heat. If you’re a fan of Studio…
Collectable Demon’s Blade Candy is Kimetsu No Yummy
Now that the first season of demon-slaying anime Kimetsu no Yaiba has ended, fans are craving the same sense of satisfaction gained from watching the…
Elegant leather hand fan case with clip is a smart way to stay cool this summer
In Japan, using a fan to cool off in summer is a common sight. They are neither limited to ceremonial usage nor are they used…
Cream soda looks like a bottle of mayonnaise just for the heck of it
Some people just can’t get enough of mayonnaise. There’s even a name for mayo-holics in Japanese: マヨラー mayorā. Although it’s common in Japan to see…
Studio Ghibli takes on street fashion in classic anime design ‘American casual’ shirts
GBL is a lineup of official Studio Ghibli merchandise which reimagines motifs from the classic animations as trendy and wearable fashion items. The style is…
Pink blob hug therapy PC cushion sees spike in male customers
This pink and expressionless, but cuddly character, is MAMO. MAMO is one of many PC cushions sold in Japan. They’re meant to be a cute…
Revamped Kawaii Monster Cafe has birthday plan with “manga meat,” takeout & delivery menu
The Kawaii Monster Cafe is an icon of Harajuku fashion culture, blending the charmingly kawaii as well as the delightfully chaotic. It is always popular…
Offer the best of Japanese fruits with JUICY Co.’s premium jelly gift box
With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, and the Chugen gift-giving season not far behind, many people in Japan are thinking about summer gift ideas. Fruit jellies…
Give yourself a starry and lunar aura with Japan’s beautiful full moon umbrella
If you’re not looking to settle for the clear and cheap umbrellas you see at convenience stores in Japan, you can always opt for giant…
Japan’s Super Mario lottery is a sure-win treasure trove for Nintendo fans
It’s common for Japanese convenience stores to offer “ichiban kuji”, a type of guaranteed win lottery where you purchase a ticket for a blind draw…
Incorporate wearing Kirby’s face into your skincare routine with cute character masks
If you’re a gamer who also wears makeup, you can find all kinds of adorable cosmetics collections in Japan, with packaging and colours inspired by…
Add awesome first generation Pokemon embroidery to your polo with Pokemon Shirts’ summer line
If you’re a diehard Pokemon fan who likes to wear their love of the series on their sleeve (or any other parts of their clothing),…