Visiting the Gallery SAJIMA- KAPPA SAN Exhibition in Kamakura
On a hot day of the Japanese summer, I decided to take a spontaneous trip to one of my favorite places in Japan, Kamakura. I didn’t…
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Japan Travel and Folklore: Discover Iwate and go Kappa Hunting in Tono City
“Kappa” are mythical creatures in Japanese folklore and one of the most known yokai (demons, supernatural spirits) in Japan. Their appearance is human-like, just that…
Kappa and One Piece’s anime inspired sportswear collab returns with swashbuckling character designs
Earlier this year, Italian sportswear brand Kappa teamed up with the legendary anime One Piece to release a ‘capsule collection’ of clothing featuring various beloved…
Kappa: a water imp among the cutlery and tableware of Kappabashi
Kappabashi-dori is the street in Asakusa that people come to when they want to buy cutlery and tableware in Tokyo. Living on Kappabashi-dori, I have…
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…
Gajiro Is A Terrifying Japanese Mascot That Sells Curry And Stars In A Horror Movie
Regional mascots have become so popular in Japan that it’s almost as if every city and town in the country has a charming character representing…