Gridknight from SSSS.DYNAZENON action figure features stunning detail and articulation
Good Smile Company has just announced that Gridknight from the Trigger anime series SSSS.DYNAZENON is now available for pre-order as of today, May 18th, 2021….
Imperfectly shaped but perfectly good Miyazaki mangos made into mouthwatering ice cream
On May 14th, 2021, JALUX Corporation began selling a delicious new ice cream called “Miyazaki Mango Milk,” made with a mango puree from Kobayashi City,…
From Hokkaido to Kyushu, these bento boxes take you on a flavour journey across Japan
As the government continues to request individuals to exercise self restraint when it comes to socialising and travel, staying at home has become quite an…
Help reduce marine waste in campaign for roasted nori, soy & conger eel flavor potato chips
Today, on Monday, May 17th, 2021, major Japanese potato chip maker Koikeya Co., Ltd. launched a new version of their JAPAN PRIDE Potato Roasted Nori…
Pioneering butter specialty shop Canoble opens pop-up shop “Singularity and Human Errors”
From May 13th to May 19th, butter specialty brand “Canoble” is opening a pop-up shop at the Ikebukuro location of TOBU department store During this…
Japanese artist’s Quagsire fan is the best way for Pokémon trainers to cool down
Karaage (@karaageakinai) is a talented Japanese model and figure artist who has a knack for not just turning Pokémon into awesome figures and displays, but…
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[Kimono Style] Why are Kimono so Expensive?
Between the threading, the dyeing, the weaving, the sewing, and everything in between “the complexity of each step is mind boggling”, explains Sheila Cliffe. Sheila…
Japanese creator’s “green onion candy” draws praise on social media
Chitose-ame One of the traditional rites of passage for children in Japan is known as 七五三 Shichi-Go-San (literally 7-5-3). On November 15th, girls who have…
Sweets souvenir favorite Tokyo Banana turns their Eevee flavor into giant Pokémon plushie
On more than one occasion, Tokyo Banana has parlayed its status as the number one sweets souvenir in Tokyo into sweet-tooth satisfying collaborations. The popular…
Enjoy swimming with the sharks with bloody red hibiscus shark tea bags
We often appreciate tea time as a way to take a relaxing and delicious breather from the strain of our day, and Ocean Tea Bags…
Minimalist wallet and mini eco bag combo makes forgetting a bag a thing of the past
While eco bags remain a great way to help reduce plastic waste, in recent years designers have flexed their creative muscle into making their appeal…
Tokyo’s Sanrio cafe combines adorable characters with colourful fruits for super cute menu
Sanrio and Egg & Spuma’s collaboration menus in Tokyo have been legendarily kawaii, and they just seem to get cuter. Sometimes the menu concentrates on…
Japanese noise music soothes the soul and comforts the mind
Please note that some of the videos in this article have flashing lights. I Iike synthesizers. Something about their quirkiness, grunginess, and intensity piques the…
Milky reed diffuser lets you enjoy the scent of the classic Japanese milk candy at home
With its signature bright red color and the smiling pigtailed girl “Peko-chan” on its packaging, the candy brand Milky has been a constant in the…
A giant fluffy cat is the majestic king of Japanese Twitter this week
There’s plenty of chonky cats all over the internet, bringing joy with their adorably large physiques. But some cats really push the boundaries of what…