The Proper Way to Dispose of Surgical Masks
It’s not uncommon to see many Japanese people wearing masks in public places during the winter season. This is to protect against catching a cold…
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Rui Hachimura lends his likeness to a new collection of stationery items
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura is a hot property both on and off court, and particular in his native country, Japan. With endorsements from Nissin…
Roland’s TAIKO-1 Is The World’s First Consumer Model Electronic Taiko Drum
In 2017, drum and Japanese music enthusiasts were excited to learn that electronic instrument maker Roland had teamed up with internationally renowned taiko performance art…
Carry Your Kitty Goods With Furry Cat Paw And Squishy Toe Bean Drawstring Bags
Cat lovers can routinely rely on Japanese retailer Felissimo’s Nekobu (cat club) releases for their quirky kitty-themed good needs. Cat tummy-fragrance scratch and sniff stationery,…
Japanese Bento Sized Personal Rice Cooker Whips Up The Perfect Amount Of Rice At High Speed
While those with many mouths (or one big mouth) to fill should be plenty happy with Japan’s new curry rice cooker that whips up curry…
Sleepy Shiba Inu And Cat Back Straightening Pillows Want To Adorably Fix Your Posture
Japan has no shortage of cute and quirky arm rests for those who spend a lot of time at their keyboard, with Psyduck, sleeping otter,…
Hello Kitty Is Ready For Adorable Battle With Two Gundam Chogokin Figures
The combined celebration of Mobile Suit Gundam’s 40th anniversary and Hello Kitty’s 45th birthday resulted in a surprising Gundam vs. Hello Kitty crossover, which in…
Japan’s New Meowing, Purring, Realistic Robot Cat Companion Loves You The More You Play With It
Perhaps if you were to combine the aesthetic of a Japanese service that creates wearable realistic replicas of your cat’s head along with the super…
Aromatic Sakura Bitters Add Cherry Blossom Flavor And Fragrance To Your Favorite Cocktails And Sweets
Spring and cherry blossoms are approaching in Japan, and along with it annual sakura-themed releases of coffee and beautiful traditional sweets. Now it appears that…
3 Coins releases a new line of affordable One Piece-themed everyday items
3 Coins is a Japanese shop where you can expect everything to be pretty affordable, the name “3 Coins” after all, is a reference to…
Pollen-Blocking Coat Now Available in Japan Can Help You Fight Hay Fever
Japan’s hay fever season is almost here While the unseasonably warm winter season in Japan this year is ideal for those who can’t stand the…
Pokemon and Adidas Crossover Provides Perfect Training Gear for Pokemon Hunting
When Pokemon Go was released, Pokemon training suddenly became more of an active hobby than ever before. Now thankfully, Adidas have come through with the…
Super Adorable Shiba Inu Dumplings Won’t Let You Eat Them
One of the main stars of wagashi, or traditional Japanese confectionery, is manju, a type sweet dessert bun that come in a variety of flavors…
These illustrated maneki-neko goods are the perfect mix of style and tradition
Even if you’ve never set foot in Japan, chances are you’ve probably seen a maneki-neko somewhere. They’re the standing cat figurines that often come in…
2020: The Year of NieR
NieR: In the Beginning Back in 2010, a small development company called Cavia produced a game for the PS3 with Square Enix Producer Yosuke Saito…