Believe it or not, these aren’t anime drawings–they’re stunning Gundam models
The world of plastic Mobile Suit Gundam (referred to as Gunpla, a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) is filled with talented hobbyists, but professional…
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Japanese artist’s amazing “kirin ball” seamlessly assembles 60 mythical beasts
Escher-style tesselation arist Tesematsu Japanese artist テセ松 Tesematsu (@Tesematsu) has made a name for himself by creating Escher style tesselations. Although he also creates illustrations…
Large cans of Asahi Super Dry’s draft beer “Nama Jockey” are coming in October
Asahi Breweries, Ltd.’s “Asahi Super Dry Draft Jockey Can” is the world’s first*1 canned beer that, when opened, produces a fine foam that tastes just…
Eat the cake, Shinji! Layered Evangelion cakes served up in Japan
Japanese sweets and cake specialty store Cake.jp has been dipping their toes into the anime world when designing their popular cakes lately, particularly by bringing…
Head to Kawagoe to find an adorable Miffy bakery in a traditional Japanese warehouse
The Miffy Kitchen series of Miffy-inspired bakeries by Terakoya is now stretching its legs to Kawagoe city in Saitama, opening its 7th shop “Miffy Kura’s…
Japan’s exceptional convenience store egg sandwiches keep getting better
“Unnaturally fluffy (and) insanely delicious” Compared to the kind of fresh foods you might find in convenience stores in most parts of the world, Japanese…
Sanrio characters channel Japan’s high school gyaru fashion with new “Heisei retro” lineup
Sanrio is releasing a new series for its most popular characters stylized in the chic “gyaru” fashion of Japan’s 90’s called the “Tokimeki Heisei ko-gyaru…
Godiva and Sanrio team up for a chocolatey Cinnamaroll Halloween
Chocolate giant Godiva is collaborating with Sanrio’s popular character, Cinnamoroll for the Halloween season this year! These limited-edition adorably packaged chocolates sure to make Sanrio…
Do you want to try a yakisoba cake inspired by Tokyo Revengers?
Cake.jp Co., Ltd. is an online Japanese confectionary store. Their company’s stated mission is to “Warm your heart up with our sweets.” As the phrase…
British Antique Museum opens in Japan with authentic Sherlock Holmes study exhibit
The British Antique Museum (BAM) officially held its grand opening in Kamakura on September 23rd, and kicked things off with a very detailed Sherlock Holmes…
Komi-san has become an ambassador for hair care products!
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…
Sliced melon bread released in Japan, turning toast and treats into everyone’s favorite sweet bread
Whether it’s the convenience store or a bakery, it’s not uncommon to see the melon pan, or melon bread, section close to cleared out in…
Häagen-Dazs wants to tempt you with “Devil’s Whisper” ice cream this Halloween
Häagen-Dazs’ new series ミニカップ 悪魔のささやき (mini kappu akuma no sasayaki | Devil’s whisper mini cups) will be available nationwide throughout Japan for a limited time…
Individually wrapped potato chips by Japanese maker are coming to store shelves
“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…
You can use 7-Eleven Japan’s premium pork and a rice cooker to unlock “forbidden flavor”
For those simply expecting a quick snack and drink depot, 7-Eleven in Japan can often catch quite a few off guard with the surprising quality…