Bundle Up With The Catbus With New Studio Ghibli Winter Wear Lineup
You may remember Donguri Kyowakoku, a retailer in Japan that puts out awesome Studio Ghibli merchandise such as Spirited Away’s No Face piggy bank and…
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Become A Poop Art Picasso Japan’s PooPaint Toilet Paper
Children in Japan already have a poop museum (so popular it expanded with a poop arcade and poop convenience store) to learn about how cute…
When Not Cradling Your Neck, This Comfy Pillow Transforms Into A Daruma Cushion
If you like to travel, a neck pillow is something you’ve probably invested in or considered buying at one time or another. Even if you…
Charming Studio Ghibli-Themed SteamCream Moisturizer Tins Are Back With New Designs
If you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli films, you may already know about Donguri Republic and the wonderful themed goods they make. Some of the…
Unleash Your Inner Hype-Kitty With Bold Sanrio Character Sneakers From Reebok
The trend for retro footwear has brought back 90s style ‘dad’ sneakers, and now thanks to this collab from Reebok and Sanrio you can be…
Catch Em All With Bandai’s New Pokédex Smartphone Case
Now that Ash Ketchum has finally won a league and is no longer the biggest loser in anime history, it feels like Pokémon fans should…
Japan’s Big Bizarre Ol’ Realistic Oyster Bags And Handkerchiefs Make The World Your Oyster
While the YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in Japanese) of Japanese online decor and goods seller Felissimo probably won’t be topping…
Illustrator Creates Adorable Mini-Shiba Inu Yen Alternative And It Gets Turned Into Awesome Merchandise
Earlier this year, when Japan’s Finance Ministry announced new official designs for the 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000-yen bills, Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and shiba inu…
Japan’s PlayStation Bento Gives Gamers A Nostalgic Lunchbox
Bento, or Japanese packed lunch boxes, often stick out when the delicious lunches they contain are artistically arranged into “character bento” of popular anime and…
Huddling Hamster Tissue Box Covers With Squishy Cheeks And Butts Make Sniffling Fun
The ranks of Japanese online retailer Felissimo’s YOU+MORE! series (a play on the pronunciation of “humor” in Japanese) keeps expanding with adorably quirky goods, whether…
Ruby Chocolate Otabe: A New Collaboration From a Long-Standing Kyoto Sweets Shop
Kyoto is famous for a confectionery known as yatsuhashi 八ッ橋, made from glutinous rice flour (jōshinko 上新粉), sugar and other flavorings. Baked yatsuhashi, shaped in…
New “Wearable Kotatsu” Lets You Walk Around In Japan’s Favorite Heating Furniture
Japanese Akihabara-based retailer Thanko is all about practical gadgets delivered with a sense of humor, whether it be clip-on air conditioning units or a creepy…
New Grid-Bonsai Trees Let You Enjoy Traditional Japanese Art As A Puzzle
As we’ve seen with Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle’s darkly beautiful Animal Skull Bonsai Series and even an A.I. powered tree that asks you for water, the…
Look Dandy in These “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind” Neckties
Fans of Hirohiko Araki’s popular Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure series who are still basking in the afterglow of the recently broadcast fourth season of the anime…
New One Piece Figures And Japanese Ink Art Style Glasses Hit Convenience Stores As Lottery Prizes
Celebration of the 20th anniversary of popular anime and manga series One Piece rolls on this year, fresh off of a beautiful character-inspired traditional Japanese…