Junji Ito’s Uzumaki horror series gets its own eye-popping fashion merchandise
For more than 30 years, horror master Junji Ito has been terrifying people through manga. His distinctive art style and dark imagery have inspired TV…
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The Beatles, Jaws and other classic icons get a Japanese fan re-invention
Isshindo is a Japanese company that creates products that add a modern twist to traditional Japanese items. One of their products, for example, repurposes the…
Japan’s beer can baby bottle sleeve will make you wonder what’s really inside that bottle
Japan has a knack for creating quirky novelty items that combine two things you never even imagined you could put together, like a full-body blanket…
Lego’s 2,600-piece NES set lets you rebuild 8-bit gaming memories – without having to blow on the cartridge
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) brought a new era of console gaming when it was first released. Some of the games for the NES at…
Throw your own Japanese festival at home with a box of traditional festive goodies
Japan has a way of doing festivals that’s uniquely their own. Rows of stalls selling aromatic food, mini-games where you can try and win a…
Look monstrously dapper with new Godzilla dress shoes
The release of the first Godzilla film in 1954 heralded a genre of Japanese pop culture dedicated specifically to giant monsters. From having a larger-than-life…
Japanese PC retailer releases Hatsune Miku-themed PC parts and accessories
Tsukumo is a brand that’s familiar to the PC and gaming enthusiasts of Japan. They’re headquartered in Akihabara and are one of the biggest retailers…
Japan’s cat-shaped bread slices return with new watermelon flavor this summer
Japan is no stranger to cat-shaped bread. One baked goods company in Japan, All Hearts Company, even came up with a brand dedicated solely to…
Japanese shop’s adorable bear pancakes and sandwiches promise melt in your mouth goodness
The kawaii culture (or “cuteness culture”) in Japan is so entrenched in the country that shops and restaurants are constantly finding ways to make their…
Cat-themed car accessories by Japanese company can make your drive so much cuter
Japan has a great love for cats, and it definitely shows. There’s a wide array of cute but practical cat-themed items available in the country…
Meet Kei: an abandoned newborn anteater lovingly cared for by a Shizuoka zoo’s staff
The Izu Shaboten Zoo is located in the city of Ito, Shizuoka prefecture, and has all sorts of animals such as capybaras, chimpanzees, and kangaroos….
Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea to reopen July 1st, 2020, with new coronavirus measures
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea are slated to reopen on July 1, 2020, according to a report by Huffpost Japan, ticket counters inside the park will…
Tokyo Metro tests its first unmanned security and cleaning robot at Tsukishima Station
On June 12, Tokyo Metro conducted its first test run of using an unmanned robot to disinfect commonly used surfaces in Tsukishima station, located in…
Studio Ghibli fans help you beat the summer heat with Totoro and other iconic characters
Summer is upon us, and that means people in Japan are now in a battle against the season’s heat. If you’re a fan of Studio…
Pokémon characters get shiny new renditions through artist’s illustrations on Instagram
At only 18 years old, Jane Chong has created a unique art style that truly shines. She’s known online as catface.exe, and often posts brightly-colored,…