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Now you can practice your master swordsmanship skills with chopsticks and a miniature ceramic opponent.
Using frozen fruit as ice cubes in your drink sounded like an awesome idea, so we tried it with seven different fruits, and here’s how they turned out!
Move over water bottle panties, it’s time to dress up your drinks with a fashionable over-the-shoulder sweater that takes its styling cues from Beat Takeshi.
Artist digitally manipulates videos of kung fu masters practicing their craft to create sequences of mesmerizing motion.
Taking a page from traditional artisans, these treats shine like gold near the Sea of Japan.
Bandai is bringing some cuteness to Japanese tea time with these adorable characters from the popular manga and anime series Doraemon.
These wide-eyed kitties will watch you with every step while you enjoy the comfort of padded soles.
Bandai and Tamashii Nations have outdone themselves again with the latest addition to their samurai series of pop culture figurines.
Even if you didn’t back their campaign, these awesome pieces of bushido fashion can now be yours.
Now you can enjoy the beauty of a high-speed rail journey through Japan with this collection of exclusive picture-perfect cans.
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