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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.
Our mouths are watering just looking at ’em.
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If your home truly is your castle, you’ll want this at the entrance to your realm.
The iconic split-toed tabi boot steps out of the ninja scene and into the world of sneakers in this roundup of awesome footwear designed for the street.
Japanese toilets continue to lead the way with a new range of beautifully decorative models.
With both adult and kid sizes available, samurai of all ages will be ready for cardboard battle.
Traditionally given as engagement gifts, this art form goes back for centuries, and even today is perfect for when a simple card just won’t do!
This Twitter user doesn’t need lights and cameras when he’s got good pencils and unbelievable talent.
From star compact burgers to “beauty charge” juices, this is the best way to consume a bit of Sailor Moon magic.
This little guy is always prepared to literally rise and shine.
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Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Kyoto government worker assaults coworker for spoiling popular manga series at the office
Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Starbucks Japan adds a Wimbledon Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
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Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Starbucks Japan adds a Wimbledon Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Spirited Away train station and submerged tracks attract Ghibli fans around Japan
Easy DIY open-air bath setup makes life at our Japanese country house better than ever【SoraHouse】
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Japanese children surveyed to find the most popular characters
Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time
Creepily cute mascot Okazaemon gets female counterpart in Okazaennu
Japanese netizens entranced by creepy musical instrument that produces nightmarish sounds
Japanese Men and Women Rank Which Countries They’d Look to for a Mate
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