Derpy, cute, and fishy–it’s not uncommon to see Magikarp as an inspiration for Pokémon-themed treats, including a taiyaki version found in Akihabara. Chinese Twitter user…

Just about anyone would want a companion Pokémon to call their own, but the affectionately nicknamed “Puppy Pokémon” Yamper is likely at the top of…

Even among knowledgeable cat lovers, the Selkirk Rex is a one that has been recently charming many who were previously unaware of the breed’s very…

Old fashioned cream soda floats are a menu staple of Japan’s Showa era coffee shops, and to this day are still enjoyed at such shops…

With his own cafe and lineup of traditional Japanese confectionery, it’s no wonder video game hero Kirby is a popular inspiration for homemade sweets (although…

Very few Pokémon can challenge the popularity of Pikachu, but with its own lingerie set and army of dancers at the famous Pikachu Outbreak parade…

As masks have become an everyday essential in Japan as a countermeasure against the spread of the novel coronavirus, makers have taken to releasing more…

Japanese luxury leather handbag maker Tsuchiya Kaban is answering a need we imagine quite few knew existed. Using Italian luxury leather, Tsuchiya Kaban has released…

If your default image of convenience store food is instant meals and junk food snacks, 7-11’s in Japan might be a surprise for you. Even…

You can always count on Japanese online retailer Felissimo for out of the ordinary goods such as fried shrimp umbrellas and poison mushroom pillows. Their…

Japanese illustrator, manga artist, and all-around animal lover Ponkichi (@PonkichiM) is most famous for providing a shiba inu alternative to Japanese bank notes that was…

Ochoko are the small cylindrical cups used to traditionally enjoy sake in Japan. While they can come in many beautiful designs, it’s not often that…

Anyone who has spent any amount of time playing video games knows that no matter how realistic the game is, characters often have an odd…

For good reason, masks are in high demand at the moment. Even before the novel coronavirus pandemic, masks have been used in Japan for a…

Renowned kimono makers and textile manufacturers from Kyoto have been releasing designs modeled after their actual high quality garments in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Animal…