Halloween fashion idea: This kawaii black cat beret is a notch above nekomimi hairbands
If you’re looking for an easy way to get into the Halloween spirit but don’t want to dress up in a costume, how about this…
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Hightail it over to Pikachu Sweets for an Eevee’s Tail Apple Pie Frappe
Since 2019, Pikachu Sweets, the takeout-only branch of Pokemon Cafe, has been offering Pokemon-inspired sweet desserts, drinks and other tasty treats. © PR Times, Inc….
Popular “perfectly shaped” fluffy and round pancake steamed buns return in Japan
Japanese sweets and snacks maker Morinaga is celebrated for a lot of their treats, but some of their most popular items are their super fluffy…
Illustrator Natsuya’s never-ending summer dreams of pools, popsicles, and aquamarine
Ahh, natsu (夏)… It means “summer” in Japanese, and also happens to be the first two syllables in the word natsukashii (懐かしい), which is “nostalgic.”…
With the Departure of Shinzo Abe, Yoshihide Suga takes the reigns
In late August, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he would be stepping down. Citing health concerns—he is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis—the news initially fueled speculation…
Adorable Japanese flapjack octopus magnets want to stick around and keep you company
Whether you call them octopuses, octopi or octopodes, the Japanese flapjack octopus is one of the cutest cephalopods around. Now you can get one as…
Harry Potter memo pad “magically” reveals embedded Hogwarts Castle the more you use it
Omoshiroi Block Japanese architectural model maker Triad Inc. sells amazing memo pads called Omoshiroi Block. The company leveraged their experience making architectural models to create…
Kenko Tokina’s retro cool camera instantly prints black-and-white photos on thermal paper
Embracing the retro look Instant cameras have been around for over 70 years now, and different formats have come and gone. Although many models are…
Nasu Kogen Rindo Lake Family Ranch pays tribute to classic anime “Heidi, Girl of the Alps”
Located three-and-a-half hours away from Tokyo, the lakeside leisure park area and family ranch at Nasu Kogen Rindo Lake is 300,000 square meters large and…
The fish that fought back: role-reversing cookie from cormorant fishing area goes viral
Sometimes, surprises come in small packages. A few days ago, Twitter user Tanabota banzai (@Ankosri) posted an unusual looking cookie along with a pamphlet from…
Isekai anime-inspired English textbook turned into light novel in Japan
Last year, Japanese public broadcaster delighted (and definitely surprised) anime fans and English learners alike by releasing a fantasy anime style English textbook simply titled…
Cultivate your kami collection with “Spirited Away” kami figurine series
Many of those who love Hayao Miyazaki’s classic film “Spirited Away” will surely remember the enigmatic cast of spirits and supernatural beings who help Chihiro…
Raise your Konosuba cred with this Aqua “Pause” T-shirt
The light novel manga and anime franchise KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! (or “Konosuba” for short) has enjoyed an enduring popularity. The anime…
Carry your gear in style with GITS SAC_2045 foldable crates and Tachikoma toolboxes
If you’re a fan of the latest animated series “Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045” and you have some gear you need to store or carry…
Have a swimming teatime with these color-changing Moray Eel teabags
For years, Ocean Teabag has been spicing up our tea time with animal-inspired teabags, including octopus and squid, giant isopod, and even magical tanuki tea…