Safety helmet turtles prove Japan has a capsule toy for everything
Japan’s capsule toys cover just about every niche you can think of, sometimes inventing new ones with adorable hamster and egg breakfast figures, kawaii colorful…
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Enjoy a Frappy New Year with McDonald’s Japan’s limited edition Frappes
Mc Donald’s Japan are masters of thelimited edition menu. Their store window displays revolve so fast with McFlurries of seasonal and holiday treats that you…
New Kirby diorama figure based on Kirby Super Star game mode released for pre-orders
Japanese character & hobby shop AmiAmi is releasing a new diorama figure of Kirby and other recurring favorites from 1996’s platforming game Kirby Super Star….
Doshisha’s smart “sutto” square frying pans are easy to store and save space
Doshisha Corporation has released a set of “smart” square frying pans under the “sutto” brand name, which offer several advantages over conventional models. In developing…
Buggalicious in Spring: Caterpillars gorged on sakura leaves are prized for rich sakura flavor
Insect food in Japan With dwindling food resources, a swelling population, and a growing focus on environmental sustainability, the global insect food industry continues to…
Reference book on viruses & bacteria uses “Cells at Work!” illustrations; includes novel coronavirus
Fans of the manga and anime Cells at Work! who can speak some Japanese may be interested in a new book coming out from Kodansha….
GBL celebrates 20 years of Spirited Away with vintage Japanese sukajan jacket
Studio Ghibli’s internationally acclaimed Spirited Away celebrates 20 years since its release in 2021. The film is often cited as one of the greatest animated…
Japan celebrates 50 years of Doraemon with special collaboration
It has been 50 years since robotic cat from the future, Doraemon, made his earthly debut in Japan. Since the launch of the first Doraemon…
ANNA SUI and Neon Genesis Evangelion team up for lineup of stylish goods
A state of emergency declared in Japan due to the ongoing pandemic has once again delayed the release of the final film in Neong Genesis…
SGC and Nidec Sankyo begin selling golden music boxes just in time for the New Year
Now that the holidays are over and the craziness of 2020 behind us, it’s time to begin 2021 with a stiff upper lip. For those…
Nintendo reveals Pokémon Snap release date for Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Co. Ltd, have announced that their newest game ‘Pokémon Snap’ will be released on Nintendo Switch from 30 April 2021. The game is a…
GariGarikun popsicle celebrates 40 years with Ginger Ale & “Lemon Squash” lemonade flavors
GariGarikun ガリガリ君 is a popular brand of Japanese popsicle made by Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. which is famous for four reasons: 1. the standard soda…
Bandai releases full scale replica of Rengoku’s fiery red Nichirin blade from Demon Slayer
Bandai’s prop and replica brand “Proplica” provides a lot of full scale recreations of famous weapons from anime, and their latest release appears to be…
Strawberry picking farm hopes to avoid corona food loss by selling local berry varieties online
The ongoing financial impact of the novel coronavirus is being felt in nearly all industries in Japan, and farming is no exception. Ando Farm 安藤農園…
Hot from the grill! Wrap your disposable heating pads in these taiyaki covers this winter
There are a few hot treats in Japan that are especially welcome in the cold months of winter. Yaki-imo baked sweet potatoes are one that…