Mister Donut rolls out adorable cups and plates with Pikachu and the three new Sword and Shield starters, plus new Pokémon tapioca drinks.
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Pop-up design lets you feel like a king in whichever part of your home you claim for your castle of gaming, web-surfing, or reading solitude.
The makers of Japan’s cutest animal drinkware add mug handles and kawaii cats to their lineup.
Manufacturer says its just the thing to soothe “gentlemen’s” bodies and souls.
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Of course you’ll talk to this Pikachu lamp from Japan, so it talks back and dances too!【Video】
Soothing sounds and other seasonal symbols of Japan are also part of the techno-cultural innovation.
Paired with a Poké Ball Ottoman, Japanese furniture maker’s newest item looks so amazingly cozy we may imitate Snorlax and never get up again.
Homage to Hayao Miyazaki classic is just one part of Donguri Kyowakoku’s gift recommendations for Ghibli-loving fathers.
Clever design lets you give these good boys some well-deserved pets as you dry your hands.
There’s a method to their madness, though, with different themes for different rooms, and one anime-safe space remaining.
An ergonomic advancement for the modern gamer.
“Anti-luxurious, anti-cheap” hotel offers stylish, comfortable homes-away-from-homes in the heart of Japan’s capital.
Previously focused on boob-based fantasies, the Delusion Mapping design team can now provide you with an imaginary feline buddy.
If a simple metal nameplate isn’t eye-catching enough for your house, try one of these gigantic engraved swords for size.
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KanCole superfan upgrades his regular bathtub to an ita-bathtub.
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