In the name of the moon, Sailor Moon will protect your cuticles with super cute scented nail oil
Sailor Moon fans in Japan are never left wanting when it comes to adorably designed cosmetics. There’s a whole host of adorable products, based on…
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Social distancing due to coronavirus? Send cookie messages to loved ones you can’t meet with new Japanese service
In the midst of the coronavirus, some companies in Japan have been making employees work from home, and local governments like Tokyo have also been…
Noodle robot dishes out soba to hungry commuters
In robot-loving Japan, automation is changing the landscape of everyday life. Robot shop clerks greet perusing customers, and automatons take latte orders. Lonely residents, on…
The best shoujo manga: Recommendations on what you should be reading in 2020
There are many excellent shoujo manga out there. Here are a few of my favorites I’d like to share with you. Skip Beat この投稿をInstagramで見る @mang.a2020がシェアした投稿…
Earn a Gold Star for Style with Levi’s X Super Mario Collaboration
Super Mario is well known for stomping down rows of goomba’s in his workman’s overalls. Soon he’ll be doing it in LEGO form too. However,…
Akita Maiko hold online dance parties for children during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has put the world on hold. In Japan, many schools remain closed, as businesses and commerce slow down. However, the energy of young children…
National Geographic Unleashes Special Edition Skateboards in Japan
For over 130 years, National Geographic has been capturing and inspiring people’s minds and curiosity through its groundbreaking storytelling from world-class scientists, adventurers, photographers and…
This android Buddha will lead you to satori
Japan is a wondrous blend of old and new—a high-tech and simultaneously anachronistic society. In the middle of bustling metropolitan centers lie peaceful shrines and…
Takoyaki Cat Nyan Pancake squishy toy is the stress-reliever you didn’t know you needed
iBloom’s Nyan Pancake squishy toy series is an adorable cat-shaped toy with a bread scent which has a very satisfying soft squishy feel. When they…
Desert Sand Cats, The World’s Smallest Wild Cat Species Are Coming to Japan!
Desert Sand Cats, the world’s smallest wild cat species are coming to Japan! From March 20, 2020, Nasu Animal Kingdom will be welcoming the new…
Yukipoyo teams up with DJ Hello Kitty for 7-hr gyaru fashion and music livestream
If you’re interested in gyaru fashion, or Japanese television variety shows, chances are you’ve seen Yuki Kimura, aka Yukipoyo. The half-Japanese, quarter Filipina and quarter…
Mario’s Making the Jump in to LEGO
A recent announcement from the LEGO company saw iconic video game character Mario saying “let’s a go”, let’s a LEGO, that is. LEGO Japan Co….
Yoko Taro’s SINoALICE to Finally Drop Globally This Summer
What a crazy, wild ride this one’s been! If you are a Yoko Taro, whether from his work on the Drakengard or NieR series, or…
Japanese YouTuber makes easy DIY masks that look surprisingly cool
In the days of COVID-19, masks are a must-have. However, retailers are struggling to meet demand as panic buying strikes consumers across Japan. Sharp has…
The wonderfully kawaii world of Wasu’s paper puppets
Japanese paper puppet creator Wasu has a remarkable gift for bringing kawaii characters to life. Whether with original designs or the extremely-popular commissions which regularly…