In these difficult pandemic times, for many people, cherishing loved ones and showing you care can feel even more important than ever. Valentine’s Day could…

In November 2020, Universal Studios Japan announced a February 4th, 2021 opening date for its long awaited Super Nintendo World, an area of the park…

As most dog lovers know, there’s very few moments that match the excitement canine companions show when they are enjoying a nice walk outside. Unfortunately,…

The supernatural action/horror manga 呪術回線 Jujutsu Kaisen, illustrated by Gege Akutami, continues to rise in popularity, thanks in part to the anime adaptation by MAPPA…

Since they first appeared on the market in 1979, Tirol chocolate squares have become ubiquitous in Japan. The inexpensive little chocolates are found everywhere from…

Calbee’s original “Snack Contest” Japanese snack brand Calbee, known for their wide range of potato chips, potato stick snacks like Jagabee and Jagarico, as well…

While Japanese jewelers U-Treasure are happy to make custom jewelry inspired by just about any popular character, but their “Pocket Monster” series of Pokémon-themed releases…

Japan has quite a few free stock photo websites, including extremely niche themes such as mouth-watering wagyu beef photos and even a stock photo website…

To commemorate the 75th anniversary since legendary manga artist Tezuka Osamu made his debut, Imperial Enterprises, Inc. has been selling beautiful, framed, limited-edition super high…

If you’ve ever visited or even stayed at traditional places in Kyoto, you might have come across the word machiya (町屋). The term directly translates…

You can now hug a chubbier, cuter version of two of the most popular Demon Slayer characters thanks to these new oversized plushies. Character Department…

Kihachiro Kawamoto and Tadanori Okamoto are considered two of the most iconic figures in the Japanese animation film industry. During the late twentieth century, they…

Since 2013, Sanrio and Godiva have collaborated on chocolate and plush toy gift sets for Valentine’s Day, Christmas and other holiday occasions. Valentine’s Day 2021…

Osechi ryōri お節料理 (Osechi cuisine) are special dishes intended to celebrate the New Year. These dishes are either made with luxury ingredients (top-tier seafood items…

Fewer humans visiting shrines for the New Year The period between January 1st and January 3rd, when most people have a break from work and…