Takoyaki Cat Nyan Pancake squishy toy is the stress-reliever you didn’t know you needed
iBloom’s Nyan Pancake squishy toy series is an adorable cat-shaped toy with a bread scent which has a very satisfying soft squishy feel. When they…
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Engagement and wedding rings for the ultimate Kirby fan in your life
Kirby is one popular little puffball, with more product tie-ups than you can shake a Star Rod at. The pink protagonist collaborated on makeup kits,…
Yukipoyo teams up with DJ Hello Kitty for 7-hr gyaru fashion and music livestream
If you’re interested in gyaru fashion, or Japanese television variety shows, chances are you’ve seen Yuki Kimura, aka Yukipoyo. The half-Japanese, quarter Filipina and quarter…
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….
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…
“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…
Best-selling Doshisha ice shaver upgraded to handle frozen fruit, make fluffier ice
With Spring just around the corner, warm weather won’t be far behind. And when temperatures rise, thoughts invariably turn to cool, refreshing desserts such as…
Telework in the great outdoors with camping car rental service Caravan Work
In response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Japanese companies are finding new ways to make themselves useful, offering products and services which make teleworking easier…
Fun is not canceled: a message of solidarity from Japanese artists and event organizers
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Gourmet lunch and telework plan at Hyoki, Kasuitei & Hyoto luxury restaurants is a steal
Now that the novel coronavirus pandemic has prompted Japanese companies to take measures to protect the safety of their employees, many of them are teleworking…
Koinobori carp streamer chocolates by Tirol are a fun way of celebrating Children’s Day
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…
LoveLive! Sunshine!! Kanan VA Nanaka Suwa’s solo singer debut: livestream, details revealed
As many fans of the anime LoveLive! Sunshine!! and seiyu (Japanese voice actor) enthusiasts probably know, Nanaka Suwa, the voice actress most famous for her…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Hina Nagashi: Wakayama Carries On with ‘Floating Princess’ Doll Fest
The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward It was March 3 at Awashima Shrine, just off the coast in Wakayama Prefecture. Hundreds of delicate female-shaped dolls, in…
Yoshino Kimura exclusive interview from “Alive: Dr. Kokoro, The Medical Oncologist”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. Alongside Nao Matsushita, Yoshino Kimura is now playing a leading…
Show off your space cowboy flair with this Cowboy Bebop necktie
Space Cowboy fans have been well served lately, with an amazing collaboration cafe in 2018, and very cool Spike and Faye figure last fall, among…