Doraemon 50th anniversary merchandise on sale at Japan Post online store
Japan Post has teamed up with the creators of anime folk hero Doraemon to produce a range of merchandise to celebrate his 50th birthday. Believe…
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One-of-a-kind Gyarados and Red Gyarados manhole covers installed by Lake Biwa
Just about everything that exists in Japan has a Pokemon version of it. From clothing, to trains,to cakes, Pokemon are everywhere, brightening up people’s lives….
Mei Mei washi face masks for eyeglass wearers feature cool pixel art from hermippe
Mei Mei washi face masks Mei Mei face masks are designed for eyeglass wearers. By hanging it on the temples of your eyeglasses instead of…
Inspirational wing-motif yoshikitty face masks and mugs will tide you through the pandemic
Inspiration from Yoshiki On April 24th, as Japan was suffering its first peak of novel coronavius infections, Japanese rock superstar Yoshiki appeared on a special…
Gothic lolita fashion lover startles social media by revealing a ripped body under her clothes
Gothic lolita fashion and lolita fashion, in general, was originally inspired by cute and childish elements. Therefore, it may not be a look you’d associate…
Garigarikun Popsicles go Okinawan with Salted Chinsuko biscuits flavor
As one of Japan’s most popular brand of iced treat, the ubiquitous original Garigarikun popsicles are known for their big blocky shape and classic ramune…
It’s Here ーTop Things to Know for Tokyo Game Show 2020
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward For video game lovers around the world, it will come as no surprise that the Tokyo Game Show is still set…
Dress more motherly? Japanese TV talent, single mom Kuran rejects criticism of revealing photos
The illustration we used for this article depicts three women which the stock photo service PIXTA has captioned “fashionably dressed mothers.” This reveals a certain…
Canned cocktail with a suckerpunch of lip-puckering lemon: Strong Zero Giga Lemon
Suntory’s -196˚C Strong Zero Suntory’s -196˚C Strong Zero brand of canned cocktails won the Guinness World Record in the category of best-selling spirit-based RTD (ready-to-drink)…
Japanese rice farmer frustrated with litterers makes an earnest plea on Twitter
One of the things which make an impression on many first-time visitors to Tokyo, Osaka or other major Japanese cities is how generally clean and…
Japanese streetwear maker releases Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba character sneakers
With its very own okonomiyaki, Tamagotchi, and even a chewing gum case modeled after Nezuko’s bamboo muzzle, it would almost seem that hit anime Demon…
Traditional Japanese doll maker release gorgeous fabric-lined wooden Kirby
It’s not uncommon to find ornamental dolls on display in a Japanese household, such as Hina-ningyo, which are used to celebrate and wish for the…
Japan makes world’s tiniest working Rubik’s Cube costing over $1,800 USD and under 1 cm small
To celebrate the Rubik’s Cube’s 40th anniversary, Japanese toymaker Megahouse is releasing a very special record-shattering Rubik’s Cube. Ultra-Precision Miniature Metal Rubik’s Cube The 極小ルービックキューブ-0.99cm超精密金属製…
Plum wine maker looks to jump on craft beer bandwagon with ‘Takara Craft’ plum shochu highball
Craft beer has become all the rage in recent years. It’s certainly good to see interest in the art of brewing beer on the rise,…
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They only come out at night: peculiar customers who come to a convenience store [manga]
In Japan, there are about a million convenience stores in every major urban center. These places of business don’t offer gasoline, but numerous snacks and…