In Japan, there are countless collaborations between anime/manga and various goods. For example, we have previously introduced a Spy x Family Tamagotchi and a collaboration…

“Even though they’re potato chips, they’re individually wrapped!” The fact that Japanese chips brand Koikeya puts this phrase at the top of their press release…

With the ability to transform its appearance into that of other Pokémon, the shapeshifting Ditto is a bit of a fan favorite in the Pokémon…

Considering that it’s based in Japan, it may come as no surprise that 7-Eleven Japan regularly features Japanese ingredients in its branches. One of these…

From October 1st to October 29th, 2022, “BAR S” on the top floor of the Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building will be serving special cocktails and…

Akihabara-based retailer Thanko has a reputation for making practical appliances, but recently they’ve been shifting their focus to helping out solo-diners with devices that help…

Nissin’s Chicken Ramen: The Original While many of our readers have surely heard of Nissin’s Cup Noodle instant noodle products, perhaps fewer have heard of…

On June 13th, 2022, Takarajimasha, Inc. released the mook 初代PlayStationの原寸大マルチポーチ付きBOOK (shodai purēsutēshon no gensundai maruchi pōchi | “Book with real-sized original PlayStation multipurpose pouch”). ムック…

Manufactured by Lotte, 雪見だいふく Yukimi Daifuku (literally “snow-viewing daifuku cake”) is the most famous brand of mochi ice cream in Japan. It features a chewy…

Curious youngsters are often fascinated by buttons. Whether it’s the intercom, the elevator or any button that stands out, some kids can’t help themselves. In…

Convenience stores in Japan can carry a lot of of surprisingly tasty and helpful goods and services, which makes them quite a popular pit stop…

If you’re a fan of mochi ice cream and you’re visiting Japan, chances are you’ll quickly discover Lotte’s long-selling ice cream brand 雪見だいふく Yukimi-daifuku, the…

A home sushi party with friends is always fun, but Japanese manga artist and Twitter user Hiro Akino (@16_akino) may have stumbled upon a device…

FamilyMart Co., Ltd., which operates the Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart, has updated its line of sandwiches beginning this month as part of its “More…

If you’ve ever made cole slaw or other salads with mayonnaise from Kewpie, especially their half-calorie version, Kewpie Half, you may have noticed that your…