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Century-old lacquerware company, supplier to the royal family, turns its makie skills to a beloved Fire-type.
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The Neko House Desk understands who’s really in charge of your home, and helps you convince them to let you have some space too.
You might get lost on your way there, but you’ll be rewarded by a stunning escape filled with scones, antiques, and cow-shaped jugs.
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Anime fortress is ready to make the move into your home, but you’ll need to set aside a half-day or so to build it.
Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary with a partnership with the Spanish luxury ceramics craftsmen.
It’s not a total withdraw, but the chain’s downtown Tokyo footprint is going to get a lot smaller.
They couldn’t make it in time for Christmas, but we’re glad these Studio Ghibli stars are here now.
Intricately detailed frames let you mix your real life memories with Ghibi’s unforgettable anime settings.
Yamada Heiando has been in business for over 100 years, but it’s still got new ideas for its Pokémon crossover line.
Higashiyama doll artisans deliver some festive holiday cheer alongside their more traditional Japanese lineup.
Toto’s Washlet is washing more and more backsides in the States, and there are likely two big reasons why the U.S. has started liking them for when it goes number two.
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