New Pokémon Cafe And Deluxe Pokémon Center Opening Up In Tokyo
It’s not uncommon for Japan to celebrate the anniversaries or reward the fandoms of popular anime and manga series with themed cafes and restaurants, as…
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2017 Nanoblock Award Winners Will Amaze You With Their Detailed And Clever Designs
Since 2010, fans of Kawada Co. Ltd.’s mini-sized Japanese building block toy nanoblocks have competed for the honor of winning a prize in the Nanoblock…
$2,600 Premium Wagyu Beef Bento Is Japan’s Most Luxurious Lunch Box
Whether you’re traveling around the country from the comfort of the bullet train or simply catching a lunch break, Japanese bento boxes provide some very…
Needle Felt Neko Atsume Buddies Are The Kitties You Don’t Need To Lure Into Your Backyard
Smart Phone app sensation Neko Atsume (or Cat Collector, if you prefer) purred its way into a worldwide hit, resulting in several merchandise lineups of…
Mike Puts a Taste of Osaka into Popcorn with Takoyaki Flavour
Mike Popcorn are teaming up with Takoyaki chain restaurant Gindaco to bring Japan a fun new flavour; takoyaki popcorn incorporating Gindaco’s own sauce. Both companies…
Telegram Culture Thriving in Japan: Traditional Craft Gifts Paired With Messages in Telegram Service’s New Lineup
Many people outside of Japan are surprised to learn that this country has a thriving telegram culture. You read that correctly. Telegram. If that conjures…
Pokemon Wedding Rings are the Perfect Way to Say I Choose You!
Have you found the Jessie to your James? If so, jewellers U-Treasure are showing off a range of Pokemon wedding rings at their bridal fair…
Make Any Location into a Scene From a Video Game With ‘Hero Lens’ Key Chain
Anyone can become the protagonist of a video game with the ‘Hero Lens’ Keychain. Simply hold it up and the landscape in front of you…
Give Your Back A Deep Sea Cuddle Buddy With Giant Isopod Backpacks
When Japanese oddity and bookstore Village Vanguard isn’t offering KFC-scented bath bombs and see-through schoolgirl outfits, they like to get creative with animal-themed goods, and…
Japan Celebrates Kirby’s 25th Anniversary With These Awesome Kirby Meat Buns!
Japanese convenience stores certainly live up to their name, providing services beyond consumables that include concert ticket pick-up, shipping, and even paying your bills. They…
Coca Cola Releases Three New Regional Bottle Designs in Japan
Coca Cola Japan have wowed us before with their gorgeous seasonal bottle designs, but in summer, Coca Cola Japan released 6 new especially striking bottle…
Pack Up Like A Boss With Attack on Titan Vertical Maneuvering Equipment Bags
Due to its massive popularity, the grim and terrifying world of hit anime and manga Attack on Titan has seen some creative merchandise releases over…
Japanese Artist Charms With Capybara, Shoebill, and Kitty “Fake Sweets”
Japanese Twitter user and arts and crafts specialist @unamuu2014 does things a little different than previous food artists we’ve seen, who have gone as far…
Japan Now Has Drinkable Strawberry Shortcake
Japan has never shied away from challenging the medium of canned beverages as a vessel for its favorite sweets. In the past, we’ve seen Japanese…
New Vending Machine In Kyoto Lets You Make Your Own Personalized Kit Kat Souvenirs
Throughout the years, Nestlé Japan has released an assortment of limited edition Kit Kats that take advantage of regional and local flavors, with some highlights…