Sportswear brand Kappa collab with One Piece for an anime twist on their classic designs
So far 2020 has been a good year for anime-inspired clothing, if not much else. We’ve been treated to a Pokemon and Adidas collaboration, and…
Traditional Japanese style Starbucks coming to historical Nagano temple area
Japanese culture purists may see it as an abomination, but you can hardly escape Starbucks in Japan nowadays. Even in culturally important areas the chain…
Yoko Taro’s SINoALICE to Finally Drop Globally This Summer
What a crazy, wild ride this one’s been! If you are a Yoko Taro, whether from his work on the Drakengard or NieR series, or…
Yowamushi Pedal stamp rally is a biker’s anime pilgrimage, popular cosplayer Chamomile reports
As fans of competitive bike racing manga and anime Yowamushi Pedal know, the setting for much of the action takes place in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture….
Forget about cafes and self-isolate with matcha desserts from Japan’s 7-Eleven convenience stores
For people with a sweet tooth, one of the best parts about living in Tokyo or another major Japanese city, is the wealth of trendy…
Japanese YouTuber makes easy DIY masks that look surprisingly cool
In the days of COVID-19, masks are a must-have. However, retailers are struggling to meet demand as panic buying strikes consumers across Japan. Sharp has…
The wonderfully kawaii world of Wasu’s paper puppets
Japanese paper puppet creator Wasu has a remarkable gift for bringing kawaii characters to life. Whether with original designs or the extremely-popular commissions which regularly…
Sharp Corporation begins manufacturing face masks following government request
Electronics manufacturer Sharp Corporation, better known world-wide for its televisions, solar panels and mobile phones, stated in a press release today, March 24th, 2020, that…
“The Croc Who Dies in 100 Days” exhibition features live painting, original goods workshop
Illustrator and manga artist Yuuki Kikuchi’s “The Croc Who Dies in 100 Days”「100日後に死ぬワニ」 (hyaku-nichi go ni shinu wani) reached its inevitable and tragic conclusion on…
Interpreting the divine with a Japanese card reader
Spirituality is a little different in Japan. Religious practices have no Judea-Christian origin, rather a basis in indigenous traditions. Known as Shintoism, Japanese spiritual beliefs…
“The Croc Who Dies in 100 Days”: The popular manga has ended and left everyone in tears
Manga artist Yuuki Kikuchi started his 「100日後に死ぬワニ」 (hyaku-nichi go ni shinu wani / The crocodile who dies in 100 days) manga in December 2019 when…
Natto cases turn your commuter passes and credit cards into Japan’s stickiest and slimiest treat
Perhaps thinking that their ramen-shaped towels weren’t enough for Japanese food lovers, retailer Felissimo is back at it again with another wacky Japanese food motif…
Japanese illustrator explores life and death with chilling artwork
Those familiar with the works (as we’ve introduced, part 1, part 2, and part 3) of Japanese illustrator Avogado6 (@avogado6) know that the tacit talented…
Squeezable veggie ice cream from Papico is a healthy spin on a kids’ favorite
Ezaki Glico’s Papico ice cream has been a kids’ favorite since 1974. Whether it’s the form factor of squeezable plastic tubes which make them easy…
Set time on fire with new premium Luffy, Ace, and Sabo One Piece watches
Japan has seen a number of premium collector’s watches recently, including wristwatches inspired by Studio Ghibli, Mobile Suit Gundam, and even the most legendary samurai…