Studio Ghibli fashion brand GBL brings back popular T-shirt series
GBL is a casual fashion brand that specializes in clothing inspired by Studio Ghibli, and this year, they’re taking the most popular designs from their…
Tokyo Hotel offers collaboration rooms and plan for Makoto Shinkai’s “The Garden of Words”
Tokyo’s Hotel New Otani is collaborating with Makoto Shinkai’s hit animated film The Garden of Words, creating a special one day stay inspired by the…
Iconic Cardcaptor Sakura outfits get transformed into adorable capsule toys
The stunning outfits worn by Sakura Kinomoto in the anime adaptation of the popular magical girl series, Cardcaptor Sakura, have been transformed into a lineup…
YOASOBI x UNIQLO UT Collection to be released in July!
The UT collection refers to the Uniqlo lineup of T-shirts created in collaboration with different bands, authors, artists, shows, manga, or anime series. One of…
Latest work by Maki Miyoshi, author of manga “My Boy in Blue,” released in new digital format
The latest work from Maki Miyoshi, known for the romantic shōjo manga series, My Boy in Blue (PとJK P to JK / lit. “the policeman and…
Cream puff chain Beard Papa launches spinoff brand focused on Japanese flavors
Japanese cream puff specialty store routinely pleases sweets fans with limited edition flavors such as roasted sweet potato and even some inspired by deep fried…
New Tempyo setta sandal lineup from Nara use designs from world heritage site and Japanese artisanal skill
Setta are traditional style Japanese sandals. For many years, the industry had been protecting traditional techniques quite conservatively until a Setta design company, “DESIGN SETTA…
Adidas launches its first Happi jacket and yukata in collaboration with Japanese artist Hiroko Takahashi
Adidas is releasing collaborative project items with world renowned artist Hiroko Takahashi, its first Japanese Happi and Yukata style jackets along with a total of…
Spirited Away 20th anniversary special logo and memorial campaign details announced
Studio Ghibli’s iconic Spirited Away is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year since the release of the movie. They have announced the anniversary memorial logo…
Guide to the rainy season in Japan: What are the best “Tsuyu” apps?
It is still the rainy season in Japan, so if you are visiting it during the tsuyu time, you might experience a few inconveniences. Tsuyu…
Japan’s famous all-female musical review Takarazuka’s new project Takarazuka Live Next announces their first performance
The first show of Takarazuka Live Next will be starring Sho Ayanagi, a graduate from the renowned all-female musical group “Takarzuka”, celebrating her beginning of…
Japan Travel Guide: A visit to the Kamakura Museum of Literature
This June, I decided it is time to escape a little from the busy Tokyo and headed to Kamakura, one of my favorite places in…
Cute multi-purpose carrying bag and backpack harness for your small dog from new Japanese pet fashion brand pet & chouette
Popular Japanese mall brand & Chouette is launching a new line of products and a new brand name [pet & chouette]. Their pet carrier bags…
Studio Ghibli heroine ranking: Who came in first?
Studio Ghibli has numerous female protagonists, and when it comes to heroines, it is probably the best one out there! The animation film studio’s founding…
The world’s first spirits made from fermented wood to be developed and sold in Japan
With their motto to “implement circular-economy in distillation platform”, The Ethical Spirits & Co. has been on a mission to create craft gins made from…