Celebrate Crayon Shin-chan’s 30th anniversary at Tokyo Anime Center this April
It’s been 30 years since the adventures of Crayon Shin-chan first hit Japan’s manga shelves. The mischievous character known for his witty jokes, and unnatural…
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Makeup by Minions…would you dare to try this despicable eyeliner?
Only in Japan could the minions from hit animation movie, Despicable Me, get their own liquid eyeliner. But fear not, this pen from eyeliner brand…
SDG focused design and apparel store ‘Sustainable Think’ opens in Shibuya and Nagoya
Sustainable Think is an apparel and fashion store which aims to teach it’s customers about SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and the current global environment through…
Kraft Mochi Mochi Matcha Red Bean dessert cheese slices released in Japan
Last year, Kraft and Japanese sweets and dairy maker Morinaga Milk Industry added to Japan’s assortment of flavored dessert cheese slices (berry and chocolate are…
Studio Ghibli reveals why their anime food always looks so delicious
Beloved Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli’s films are often praised for their beautiful world and character building, charming animation, and fantastic music, but no matter…
Number one sweets souvenir Tokyo Banana Pikachu flavor turned into giant Pokémon huggy pillow
Tokyo Banana is often touted as Tokyo’s number one sweets souvenir, and it’s a rather easy boast to believe. The popular treat consists of banana…
DMM.com recruits SDG-conscious designers for high level 3D printed art and products
Japanese internet and e-commerce company DMM.com Ltd. is primarily known for their entertainment website, DMM.com, which allows users to purchase a number of goods, with…
Bandai’s new Gunpla Recycling Project aims to make reusable Gundam model kits
Referred to as Gunpla (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”), plastic Mobile Suit Gundam models have been a mainstay of Bandai’s contribution to the…
Japanese maker releases Pocket Soap that lets kids have fun washing hands and destroying kawaii viruses
While safety countermeasures against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) such as masks and social distancing have become a norm for many, it can…
Awesome green tea bags protect your cup with ninja, samurai, and other characters
Very few things are as calming and soul-centering as a nice hot cup of authentic green tea. But sometimes you may find yourself feeling as…
Traditional potters release adorable cat-themed chopsticks and rests to purr at your dinner table
No matter how much you might love your cat, our feline friends are not always the best companions to have join you at the dinner…
Adorable peeking hamster face and butt mugs make for a cheeky tea time
As many hamster lovers will tell you, the furry little critters are blessed with a total of four adorable cheeks as their charm point. Whether…
Stunning drone shot reveals gorgeous heart lake in Hokkaido
Kei Otani (@Kei_Otani) uses drones to take photos of beautiful scenery in Hokkaido. A view of nature up from the sky is almost more beautiful…
Daughter taken aback by fishy breakfast
Japanese Twitter user Yama-katsu (@tdkmam2) has a daughter about to become a first grader. On one morning, Yama-katsu made some fried fish for breakfast. However,…
Photos of meteor soaring over Izu Oshima island and Mt. Fuji are simply breathtaking
“Fireball” can be used as an astronomical term that indicates an exceptionally bright meteor. On March 14th, 2021, at approximately 3 am, a large fireball…