Tatami-za: Modular furniture lets you enjoy tatami reed flooring and storage in any home
Installing traditional tatami reed flooring in a new home is commonplace in Japan, but if you live in a country where tatami sellers are few…
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Psyduck, I chose you! Stay hydrated with this luxury teapot resembling the water pokemon
When not in battle, what better way is there to make use of your water Pokémon companion than to make sure you stay hydrated? That’s…
Hamazushi releases first ever apparel collection in collaboration with fashion brand Adastria
If you’re a fan of sushi then you’re going to love this collaborative apparel collection released by fashion brand Adastria and the popular train sushi…
Enjoy a 3-minute “sauna” while waiting for your Cup Noodle in Nissin’s whimsical concept
March 7th is “Sauna Day” in Japan. Established in 1984 by the Japan Sauna and Spa Association, the date was chosen because the numbers “3”…
Tokyo Banana and Disney’s latest collab features retro-inspired pop-art designs
If you’ve ever passed through Tokyo, whether it be for a vacation, business trip or just as a quick stop on the highway, the chances…
Totally nuts! Japanese cracker maker to sell famous rice cracker peanut mix without crackers
Known as Kaki no Tane 柿の種 (literally, “persimmon seeds”), the small, orange, crescent-shaped rice crackers with a soy and mild chili pepper taste have been…
Add sparkle to gray skies with cute umbrellas designed by “cream soda craftsman” tsunekawa
Japanese “Cream Soda Craftsman” tsunekawa Some of our readers may remember tsunekawa from our recent article in which we introduced the self-professed Japanese “cream soda…
Give your tea an impact with Neon Genesis Evangelion traditional cast iron kettles
You might not immediately think of traditional Japan iron cast kettles as a perfect match for anime merchandise, but a recently released Mobile Suit Gundam…
The mysterious RONIN from Star Wars: Visions takes stoic pose in striking Kotobukiya statue
Both Star Wars fans and anime fans enjoyed the cutting-edge STAR WARS: VISIONS™ anthology of animated short films celebrating the famous franchise through the lens…
Waterproof and recyclable cardboard boxes in Japan safely transport liquids
Managed by the office retail company KOKUYO, Shop & Café “THINK OF THINGS” in Tokyo now offers high-functional cardboard boxes that are waterproof enough to…
Thank You Mart launches lineup of goods of Dragon Ball characters in casual clothing
“San-Kyu/Thank You Mart” carries a variety of cute goods for the affordable price of 390 yen (the “san-kyu” is a pun as that translates to…
Vintage Showa era clothing on display at Sumix’s new virtual shop
Japanese Showa era vintage boutique brand Sumix has made a dream project come true for fans of the era’s celebrated nostalgic aesthetic. Utilizing the latest…
Universal Studios food gets ‘Cool Japan’ revamp with Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan and more
Despite some postponements, Universal Studios Japan’s ‘Cool Japan’ campaign is back on track, and they’ve been announcing some new rides and events such as the…
Make your own mini altar for your favorite anime or game character, Vtuber or idol
Please be honest in answering this question: “Do you have any fan items of your favorite characters, VTubers or idols?” The items must be really…
Japanese convenience store MINISTOP launches sakura ice cream desserts at MINISOF locations
The temperatures here in Japan are finally warming up and it feels like Spring is around the corner. If you’re a fan of soft-serve ice…