Reveal your fortune for the year with these lucky charm capsule toys
Getting what you want out of a gachapon machine is all about luck, and in reality there isn’t any real skill involved. You’ve probably been…
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Beautiful statue of Nadeshiko Kagamihara from Laid-Back Camp dressed in a kimono
The anime adaptation of the popular camping-themed manga Laid-Back Camp, written and illustrated by Afro, just began its second season today, January 7th, 2021. Fans…
Bubbly cat and Naruto hybrids based on Japanese dolls are back to teach kitty ninjutsu
Last year, Japanese anime goods shop AmiAmi released a lineup that fused Naruto characters and kitties into bubbly figures inspired by traditional Japanese dolls. Called…
Popular illustrator and manga artist Tera Terada has her first solo exhibition: “LEZO”
Tera Terada If you’re into Japanese pop culture, and especially if you’re into Vocaloid and other music popularized on Nico Nico Douga, you may have…
Let sharks, orcas, and more swallow you to sleep with these human-devouring blankets
Japanese oddity goods retailer and bookstore Village Vanguard often offers a lot of quirky animal-themed products, but lately they’ve been dipping their toes into the…
Mr Donut collabs with current “world’s best pastry chef” Pierre Marcolini on new collection
Since 2017, Mister Donuts Japan has tapped top names in patisserie and chocolate as part of their “there’s something good at Mister Donuts” slogan. Previously,…
New Asahi Super Dry cans generate more head with wide-mouth to recreate beer mug drinking
For as much as foreign visitors and residents take a liking to Japanese beer, the way it’s served when poured can be a bit jarring…
Trendy boba tea shop The Alley serves up Chocolate Caramel Milk Tea for Valentine’s Day
In these difficult pandemic times, for many people, cherishing loved ones and showing you care can feel even more important than ever. Valentine’s Day could…
TIROL Milk Chocolate marks 30th anniversary & 2021’s zodiac animal with cute milk jug tins
Since they first appeared on the market in 1979, Tirol chocolate squares have become ubiquitous in Japan. The inexpensive little chocolates are found everywhere from…
Japanese snack brand Calbee sells veggie cube snack invented by elementary school student
Calbee’s original “Snack Contest” Japanese snack brand Calbee, known for their wide range of potato chips, potato stick snacks like Jagabee and Jagarico, as well…
Wear an adorable Pokémon lullaby around your neck with stylish Jigglypuff necklaces
While Japanese jewelers U-Treasure are happy to make custom jewelry inspired by just about any popular character, but their “Pocket Monster” series of Pokémon-themed releases…
2-foot-tall Demon Slayer plushies are the perfect size for hugging
You can now hug a chubbier, cuter version of two of the most popular Demon Slayer characters thanks to these new oversized plushies. Character Department…
Sanrio announces 2021 Godiva Valentine’s gifts with chocolate & Hello Kitty, My Melody plushies
Since 2013, Sanrio and Godiva have collaborated on chocolate and plush toy gift sets for Valentine’s Day, Christmas and other holiday occasions. Valentine’s Day 2021…
Twitter user stages adorable Japanese end-of-the-year cleaning with Sylvanian Families figures
With its very own theme park in Osaka and jewelry line, Sylvanian Families remains as popular as ever in Japan. The figure and doll lineup…
Transform everything with magical girl charm thanks to Japanese $3 store’s Sailor Moon Eternal collection
With the upcoming Sailor Moon Eternal movie release, fans of the classic anime have been spoilt in Japan with a whole host of magical items….