Brighten up your winter wardrobe with these Chinese motif boots
Village Vanguard is the shop to go to in Japan if you want all sorts of quirky and unconventional fashion items without necessarily breaking the…
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Iconic Evangelion scenes make up the design for this new outdoor clothing collection
Fans of the Evangelion series from all over the world are no doubt eagerly anticipating the final entry to the Rebuild of Evangelion film series,…
Cut out Baumkuchen cakes feature lovestruck pandas for Valentine’s Day
Katanukiya is a cake shop based in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district that does something quite unique when it comes to their products. They specialize in…
Naruto / Boruto online pop-up shop yields a bounty of cool merchandise fans will love
Chara-ani (read as kyara-ani) is a Japanese e-commerce website that specializes in the production of manga, anime, and other Japanese pop culture merchandise. To cater…
Quirky new key holders have open-mouthed animals holding your keys for you
Japanese variety store Village Vanguard is known for quirky products that add a cute or weird twist to something functional (think: pastel ice cream shaped…
Keanu Reeves as Johnny Silverhand from Cyberpunk 2077 gets his own Nendoroid
The action role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 was undoubtedly the most anticipated video game of 2020. Even before it was announced that Keanu Reeves would be…
Artist summarizes everybody’s feelings about 2020 in ukiyo-e style illustrations
Needless to say, 2020 is a year that many of us won’t forget for a while. The pandemic reared its ugly head causing things like…
Beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay artist’s viral Tweet brings brisk business
Honed through generations of mastery, the techniques used in traditional Japanese crafts are nothing short of complex. They often require delicate handiwork and utmost precision…
New Demon Slayer earrings are a stylish way to show some love for your favorite characters
Demon Slayer is arguably the most popular anime in Japan right now, and all the related merchandise that’s been popping up everywhere in the country…
New cat-themed kitchenware set from Japan has everything you need for a tea party
There is such an abundance of cat-themed home items in Japan, that if you wanted to fill your entire house or apartment with them, you…
New Kirby diorama figure based on Kirby Super Star game mode released for pre-orders
Japanese character & hobby shop AmiAmi is releasing a new diorama figure of Kirby and other recurring favorites from 1996’s platforming game Kirby Super Star….
Cat photographer Masayuki Oki’s work featured on new line of umbrellas & eco bags
If you’ve never seen photos taken by Masayuki Oki, you’re in for a treat. The Japanese photographer is known for his photos of cats getting…
Stylish hakama roomwear returns with a men’s version and new animal prints for women
The “Yuru Hakama” series of roomwear is just one of the products to have come out from Mocolle, a Japanese brand that takes the ideas…
Higurashi: When They Cry pop-up cafe to open for 1 month in Tokyo
Higurashi: When They Cry (often referred to by its shortened title, “Higurashi”) is arguably one of the most impactful visual novels to have come out…
Eiji Tamura, artist behind colorful, street art-style dog paintings to hold Tokyo exhibition
Dogs are incredibly expressive creatures. Through a variety of body movements, sounds — and most importantly, facial expressions — humans are able to create a…