Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Japanese fashion brand collab lets you slay the runway instead of demons
As one of the most popular anime of the last year, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has recently been the inspiration for a whole host…
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Fulfill your dango desire with triple-sized mitarashi dango at Lawson Store 100
One of Japan’s favorite and affordable traditional sweets are dango 団子, dumplings made of mochiko glutinous rice, and prepared with various flavors, toppings and seasonings….
Neon Genesis Evangelion razors released for “Shave Impact”
Despite the delayed releases of the latest Neon Genesis Evangelion film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the celebratory merchandise wave in Japan hasn’t been…
Take the cherry blossom parties to your home with sakura scented mosquito repellent incense
Artistic twists by traditional incense makers in Japan have resulted in some truly unique ideas, including beautiful fallen leaf and matchstick type incense. Fragrance item…
Become a Rich Dino Baby Mama with this Dinosaur Hatching Money Box
With the restrictions put in place keeping us from heading out beyond our own genkan or balconies, there really is no better time than lockdown…
Get your hands on an environmentally friendly DIY daruma set
With entertainment just a click of a button away these days, it can be hard for us to connect with our more creative and traditional…
Potent “Garlic Punch” potato chips help you practice social distancing
An ode to garlic Garlic lovers can sometimes wax poetic about the object of their desire. With its beautiful white bulbs and pungent aroma, the…
Kombucha in the konbini: Healthy new soda combines kombucha and fermented fruit juice
The notion that kombucha comes from Japan is a common misconception. According to the Japan Times, English speakers very likely mistook the Japanese word kombucha…
Learn about sake-making with livestream of sake shibori pressing at Japanese brewery
In sake brewing, shibori 搾り, or more formally, jōsō 上槽, is the pressing stage of sake production. The sake mash, or moromi 醪, is pressed…
Dog food maker Petokoto offers free LINE veterinary consultation
Living in lockdown under the state of emergency, many of us aren’t getting as much exercise as we should. The same goes for our pets,…
Ghost in the Beer: OGA Brewing & “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045” collaborate on IPAs
“Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045,” the cyberpunk manga and anime franchise’s first full installment in 3D computer graphics, debuted exclusively on Netflix on April 23rd…
Japan’s most famous penguin and brush craftsmen team up for penguin makeup brushes
Known for its traditional handmade crafting of brushes used in calligraphy and cosmetics, the city of Kumano in Hiroshima is sometimes called the “capital of…
Graceful umeshu plum wine jelly is inspired by a sunset from classical Japanese poetry
Updating a 46-year best-seller Kanō Shōjuan Co., Ltd. 株式会社叶匠寿庵, a company in Shiga Prefecture specializing in wagashi Japanese sweets, is updating “Shimeno,” 標野 their famous…
“Weathering with You” art backgrounds book details, first edition gifts revealed
Many fans of Makoto Shinkai’s latest hit film “Weathering with You” have been patiently waiting for May 27th, when the gorgeous book dedicated to the…
Tapista releases DIY kit for self-quarantining boba tea lovers
Tapista Tapista serves delicious high-quality boba tea drinks inside shops with a “cute and girly” interior based on a “French diner” theme. Featuring special homemade…