We tried one of Japan’s most famous pork katsu sandwiches
If you love pork katsu, known in Japanese as tonkatsu (豚カツ or とんかつ), then you probably know that you can enjoy these breaded and fried…
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Lolita fashion brand Victorian Maiden celebrates anniversary with elegant fashion lineup
Japanese Lolita fashion brand Victorian Maiden was established in 1999 with a concept of Victorian Era fashion made popular for modern women. By modernizing the…
Oshikatsu goods online specialty shop opens in Japan for all your oshikatsu display needs
Oshikatsu Goods no Tatsujin (Oshikatsu Goods Specialist) , an oshikatsu specialty goods online store has officially opened up in Japan for all your oshikatsu needs….
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[Review] My happiness leveled up when I began living with an octopus wiener pillow!
Do you have any special items for relaxation or to reduce your stress such as herb teas, eye masks, or the like? Of course, those…
Take a dip with bloody red Great White shark herbal tea
We often appreciate tea time as a way to take a relaxing and delicious breather from the strain of our day, and Ocean Tea Bags…
Set off a gorgeous Japanese fireworks show with color changing sake glasses
One of the highlights of summer in Japan is attending local natsu-matsuri, or summer festivals. While many in attendance don a summer yukata as they…
Sanrio to unleash giant character plushies ‘of fan’s dreams’ that are large enough to sleep on
Those of us who have a soft spot for a certain character know that one way to brighten up our spaces is with a plushie…
Fight kaiju in style with new Shin Ultraman eyeglasses
With the release of Shin Ultraman, Neon Genesis Evangelion maestro Hideaki Anno’s take on iconic tokusatsu hero Ultraman, fans have been treated to a slew…
We tried the gourmet egg sandwiches famous in Japanese showbiz as backstage snacks
In case you haven’t heard by now, Japan is heaven for egg sandwiches, or たまごサンド tamago sando. The late Anthony Bourdain is famous for having…
Raise Anya your own way with Spy × Family Tamagotchi!
BANDAI Co., Ltd. has announced that they will release the SPY×FAMILY TAMAGOTCHI (スパイファミリーたまごっち) on December 17th, 2022. This is a game for everyone to try…
The boys of Tokyo Revengers head for the public bath with exclusive goods at Loft stores in Japan
Ken Wakui’s popular manga Tokyo Revengers has been adapted to anime and stage productions, and its fascinating characters and exciting plot have attracted many people…
Japanese jewellers now give the option of an extra sparkly ‘Pokeball Diamond’ for your wedding ring
You can get your hands on just about any type of official Pokemon merchandise in Japan, and many were surprised to find out that this…
Give cheers with an impact with traditional Japanese cut Neon Genesis Evangelion drinking glass
It may not be the first type of collaboration to come to mind when thinking of Neon Genesis Evangelion, but there seems to be some…
Umami Egg pop-up cafe serves vegan egg sandwiches, puddings and more
Umami Egg pop-up cafe As some of our readers may recall, たまごサンド tamago sando, Japan’s take on egg sandwiches, have been trending of late. In…
Bombolone comes to FamilyMart: We tried the latest Italian pastry trending in Japan
Arrivederci maritozzo, ciao bombolone! Just like Italian desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta trended in Japan in the early 1990s, the early 2020s have seen…