Famous dagashi snack brand Umaibō’s new flavors fete Cup Noodle’s 50th anniversary
Nissin Foods Co., Ltd., internationally famous for Cup Noodle, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the brand with various events and collaborations this year. For…
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Sanrio character My Sweet Piano releases limited edition collaboration to celebrate her birthday
Characters and mascots produced by Sanrio are notably famous in Japan and throughout the world. Indeed, iconic personalities are all part of the company’s purview….
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…
Pompompurin Cafe & at-home cafe: Harajuku’s kawaii cafe collaboration is here to stay
Some of our grape Japan readers will probably recognize the maid cafe chain at-home cafe (previously stylized as @home cafe) with two locations in Akihabara…
Haruki Murakami’s new Line of T-Shirts in collaboration with UNIQLO: Now on Sale
The Japanese writer, Haruki Murakami (春樹 村上) who has captivated book lovers all across the world, has now released a new line of T-shirts in…
Levi Strauss Japan celebrates Pokémon’s 25th anniversary with its Levi’s x Pokémon lineup
Levi’s® x Pokémon To celebrate the iconic world of Pokémon’s and this year’s 25th anniversary, Levi’s® presents the colorful ’90s-inspired Levi’s® x Pokémon collection. ©…
Perrier x Murakami collaboration menu now available at koe lobby in Tokyo
In October 2020, the French brand Perrier and the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami launched limited-edition glass-bottles featuring the contemporary artist’s artwork. Since long ago, Perrier…
Show your love for Pikachu with this Casio BABY-G Pikachu collaboration model
The first Pikachu BABY-G In 2019, to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Casio’s women’s watch brand “BABY-G” collaborated with Pokemon on a special Pikachu model. A…
Kawaii Monster Cafe collaborates with Alice’s Fantasy Restaurant for new Halloween menu
Flawlessly combining the bizarre with the cute, Kawaii Monster Cafe is the essential Harajuku experience rolled into one edible, rainbow-colored package. As soon as you…
Evangelion teams up with Japanese elegant rock fashion brand glamb on tees and hoodies
Evangelion + glamb collaboration To commemorate the upcoming Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the fourth and final film in Hideaki Anno’s Rebuild of Evangelion…
Hello Kitty teams up with epidemic-fighting monster Amabie to hasten end of pandemic
If you’re interested in Japan and have been following some of the news in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of Amabie. The…
Casio G-Shock watches coming out in Dragon Ball Z and One Piece special editions
Two of the biggest international anime franchises are getting the Casio G-SHOCK treatment this summer. Both models are based on the GA-110 series. With its…
Naruto-themed suite at glamping resort will enhance your stay at Awaji Island Anime Park
Nijigen no Mori, otherwise known as Awaji Island Anime Park, has attracted fans of the international hit manga and anime franchise Naruto (and Boruto) since…
Marie from The Aristocats version of therapy robot has white fur and pink ribbon
As we introduced before in grape Japan, Qoobo, designed by Yukai Engineering, is a “tailed cushion that can heal your heart,” and is marketed as…
Pac-Man sake lineup celebrates video game legend’s 40th anniversary
Japanese roots Although it gained international fame and turned into a cultural phenomenon, some people forget that Pac-Man is a Japanese creation, developed in 1979…