Transforming shiny Princess Mononoke bags show both sides of the Forest Spirit
Donguri Republic (Donguri Kyowakoku) has continued to churn out a seemingly endless stream of treasure trove items for Studio Ghibli fans over the years, with…
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Thermos-style Japanese rice and soup bowls serve piping hot food and are easy to handle
With colder weather in full swing, Japanese staples such as hotly served green tea, miso soup, and ramen seem to get a natural boost in…
Japanese designer and kiln team up for lovely sake carafes that sing like birds when you pour from them
Tokkuri are Japanese carafes used for pouring sake into smaller cups (o-choko) or glasses. With Japan having such a rich tradition in ceramics, seasoned sake…
Delicious taste with less sugar: Christmas cakes from Pâtisserie Le Vert
If you’re in Japan this holiday season and you’re looking for a Christmas cake but you don’t want to overload on sugar and carbs, there’s…
Starry Jiji accessories and more character jewellery appear at Studio Ghibli store in Japan
Donguri Closet opened earlier this year, as a new offshoot of Japan’s Studio Ghibli Merch wonderland, Donguri Kyowakoku. The new brand includes plenty wearable items…
Traditional Japanese randoseru school bags get a Demon Slayer makeover
With its very own Tamagotchia and even lingerie line, popular anime and manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was already a merchandising monster, but…
Ueno department store bids farewell to giant panda through adorable panda sweets & souvenirs
This December, one of Tokyo’s most popular zoos, Ueno Zoo, will bid farewell to one of its star attractions: Xiang Xiang the giant panda. The…
Demon Slayer-inspired traditional pattern masks released by Japanese mask company
The dark fantasy adventure series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is undeniably one of the most popular anime and manga series in Japan today. Its…
Takashi Murakami’s flowers get turned into a colorful take home afternoon tea set
Even if you’ve never been to any of his exhibitions, you’ve probably still encountered one of his colorful, eye-catching flowers somewhere. These smiling flowers are…
Mickey Mouse Birthday Goods and Winter merch now available in Disney stores
On November 18th 1928, the beloved character Mickey Mouse has made his screen debut in Steamboat Willie, the world’s first animation with music and sound…
Animal Crossing meets Gelato Pique Collab: Limited-edition goods now on sale
Gelato Pique is a loungewear brand from Japan that focuses on high-quality, soft fabrics and comfy clothes to wear indoors. The brand has as main…
Marugame Seimen’s Kaki Tama Ankake Udon is Now on Sale
Marugame Seimen or Marugame Udon celebrated its 20th anniversary in November and, therefore, has come up with special menus and projects for this special event….
The Japanese home décor company Francfranc started delivery with Uber Eats in November
Francfranc is a Japanese company founded in 1990 that focuses on home interior and furniture. It is a popular place to shop for glassware and…
Vintage jacket issued to Mother 2 staff members to be reprinted for sale on February 2021
At a time when most RPGs were set in fantasy worlds and monsters were fought with magical swords, Nintendo’s Mother video game series broke new…
These reversible fox and tanuki cushions can add a bit of forest magic to any home
Play host to an elusive fox or a secretive tanuki and add a bit of forest magic to any room with these reversible pillows from…