Top places to visit in Odaiba, where the future is intertwined with the past
Odaiba is a unique place with many attractions, retro places, malls and a wonderful beach where you can relax while drinking a beer at night…
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Tokyo Disneyland Unveils New Details For Massive 2020 Expansion
Yesterday, the Oriental Land Company revealed new details and concept art regarding the 75 billion yen expansions coming to Tokyo Disneyland’s Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland….
Japanese Stationery Company’s Eraser Slowly Reveals Mt. Fuji With Each Mistake You Make
Earlier this year, a special edition of Japan’s PLUS Stationery’s ‘Air-in’ range of erasers was released that slowly revealed an image of Mt. Fuji, perhaps…
Disney Releases Lineup Of Traditional Japanese New Year Decorations
The New Year, or oshogatsu, is the central holiday period of the Japanese calendar and is well on its way. For the 2020 festivities, Disney…
Pretty Up Like A Kitty With Squishy Cat Paw Makeup Brushes
With feline motif goods such as cat-themed gaming earphones and giant realistic cat head cushions, Japanese oddity retailer Village Vanguard has quickly become a merchandising…
New Mini Kotatsu For Cats Gives Kitties Warm Winter Refuge
One of the simplest but most comforting winter traditions in Japan is parking yourself under the cozy warmth of a kotatsu. A kotatsu is a…
Never Eat Alone Again: Japanese Cafe’s Viral Giant ‘Anti-Loneliness’ Moomin Can Be Yours Forever
Japan’s Moomin Cafe went viral when photos were shared of a service they offer to lone diners. Rather than allow their customers to sit in…
Celebrate 10 Years of K-On! with Yui Tapestry & HTT Set Including Tee, Hoodie, Tote, Keychains
It’s hard to believe, but it has already been a decade now since the “K-On!” anime strummed its way into the hearts of anime fans….
Charles Chaton Collaborates with Creamy Mami and Future Funk Figurehead Night Tempo at Shibuya Parco Pop-up Store
The reborn Shibuya Parco opened its doors to the public on Friday, November 22nd. Charles Tempo pop-up store at Shibuya Parco Always attentive to Japanese…
Rest Easy When You Work with a Cuddly Psyduck PC Cushion as Your Armrest
If you’re a student or office worker who works long hours on a computer, your body is likely to feel the strain. But Premium Bandai…
Let Out Your Inner Kaiju With Brilliant Godzilla Tissue And Baby Mothra Paper Towel Covers
Just when you thought tissue box design peaked with squishy hamster cheeks and butt covers, along comes the 65th anniversary of Godzilla. As part of…
Gorgeous Original Okami Artwork Emblazoned Goods Come to Japan’s Capcom Online Store
Inspired by traditional Japanese art and mythology, not many games are as visually arresting as Okami. In this classic game the player takes on a…
Pokemon Tail Hooks Can Solve All Your Hanging Storage Problems with Unbeatable Cuteness
In Japan there’s so many handy storage solutions that can sort out any organisation problems one may have with incredible ease. And better yet, you…
Tradition And Technique Meet In New Japanese Match Style Incense Sticks
Two traditional crafts of Hyogo prefecture, matchmaking and incense production, have come together in a simple but innovative new design called Hibi: incense sticks in…
Shibuya Parco Reborn: Nintendo’s First Store in Japan, A Unique Pokemon Center and More
Shibuya Parco reborn On Friday, November 22nd, the reborn Shibuya Parco will finally open its doors to the public. Featuring 180 unique stores, organized around…