Written By : Big Neko
While “emoji” has become part of the global lexicon, it’s originally a Japanese word–絵文字 (emoji, meaning “picture word”), and has same meaning that it has…
Kewpie, Japan’s leading maker of mayonnaise, isn’t just known for their standard mayo. Even just recently, Kewpie has putting twists on their creamy and mellow…
While Japan offers loads of awesome stationery such as erasers that slowly turn into Mt.Fuji with every mistake you make and premium ballpoint pens inspired…
Japanese retailer Mujirushi Ryouhin (often shortened to “Muji”) makes its name on no-name products, opting for a theme of minimalism with its abundance of lifestyle…
It seems like fans of instant noodles have a lot of ways to show their love for the classic easy meal these days, with beds…
Painting a figure in itself can be an incredible investment of hard work and time, and even more so to do it well. Japanese artist…
Karaage (@karaageakinai) is a talented Japanese model and figure artist who has a knack for not just turning Pokémon into awesome figures and displays, but…
Domino’s Japan has quite the pizza portfolio of unusual toppings. In recent years they’ve released a boba pizza topped with tapioca pearls, a triple mayo…
Iconic anime Mobile Suit Gundam has featured quite a few amazing designs, but that of the MS-06 Zaku II seems to have a natural affinity…
As many a Japanese convenience store connoisseur knows, the shelves can be lined with snacks such as Kit Kats and potato chips that have some…
Wedding halls in Japan have been allowing for some creative ceremonies in the past several years, with official Final Fantasy XIV and Hello Kitty wedding…
If you follow talented photographer Akine Coco (Twitter, Instagram), you’ll soon be rewarded with colorful shots that explore the beauty and nostalgic charm of the…
When it comes to covering every nook and cranny of the sometimes incredibly niche world of Japanese capsule toys, Qualia has quite the resume. In…
Ocean Tea Bag has quite the reputation for high-quality blends of both herbal and non-herbal teas with elaborately detailed tea bags shaped like unusual deep…
Before Godzilla was throwing down with King Kong, the King of the Monsters was also recently quietly becoming King of the Merchandise celebrating his 65th…