“Pikachu! I chose you for my embroidered face towel!”
Pokémon are cute enough to make you wish they were always around! Unfortunately, unlike Ash, we don’t have Poké Balls for that purpose. Nevertheless, there…
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Sanrio collabs with Godiva to bring new Hello Kitty and My Melody Valentine’s gift for 2022
For the 11th time in a row, Sanrio and Godiva have come together yet again to bring the sweetest Valentine’s Day gifts. Since 2013, the…
Experience a part of Japanese culture with the prettiest origami earrings
Photo by cinnamonellie This winter, I had the opportunity to try out some of the prettiest models of earrings now on sale at Grape Shop….
Pokemon and Bandai reveal a sparkly highlight powder compact inspired by Diamond and Pearl
Premium Bandai is home to some pretty awesome merch that any otaku would love to get their hands on. From full scale replicas of Demon…
Mustachioed Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll adorn Pringles cans, cute goods in first-ever collab
Sanrio Inc. has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the internationally known potato chip brand Pringles (Kellogg’s Japan) featuring its popular characters Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll….
“Look what landed on my finger!” Japanese artist’s gorgeous tiny dragon really looks alive
Some of our readers may recall the talented and imaginative Japanese artist, illustrator, and designer イササ Isasa (@isanatolu), whose beautiful crafted anthropomorphic “children of the…
DJ Steve Aoki does his signature jump in new Q posket collectible figure
DJ Steve Aoki gets his own Q posket BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD.(BANPRESTO Department) has announced their collaboration with celebrity DJ, Steve Aoki on the latest…
This bag lets you switch from work or school to supporting your favorite character or idol
From office (or classroom) to oshikatsu In Japan, the market for manga, anime, video games, and idols, among other things, is so large that concerts…
Disney Twisted Wonderland meets Japanese traditional crafts in new metal art series
Disney-Twisted Wonderland, a well-known Japanese mobile game inspired by Disney villains, has announced a new original metal art magnet and sticker series using traditional Japanese craft techniques! Sun-Star…
Daiso’s lantern lights are flying off shelves, so we reviewed them to find out why
If you check out the camping goods section of your local Daiso store in Japan, you’ll surely find lantern lights displayed. However, since they’re so…
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McDonald’s Japan’s new Spicy Chicken Nuggets with Black Pepper and Garlic [Review]
Black pepper and garlic provides the spice McDonald’s Japan has now added a new version of their Chicken McNuggets, a staple of their side menu…
New Valentine’s Day-themed Pikachu and Eevee plush toys debut in crane games across Japan
As if Pikachu and Eevee weren’t already cute enough, Bandai Namco has come up with a new collection of Valentine’s Day-themed merch starring the two…
Japanese baking mold turns your food into wide-eyed cat faces
Cats are quite popular in Japan. So if you’re a cat lover looking for goodies of your favorite animal, you’re sure to find everything you…
Relive Japan’s outrageous gyaru style with these capsule toys
Trends might come and go but some are definitely here to stay. This is one sentiment that’s been proven by the fashion subculture that is…
Cute demon cakes & delicious bread inspired by a Japanese proverb!
As you may know, kawaii (cute) is an important aspect of modern Japanese culture. Osaka’s Sheraton Miyako Hotel has changed even scary demons (鬼 oni)…