Lucky Bags (Page 7)
My mama always said life is like an Akihabara junk shop fukubukuro. You never know what you’re going to get.
A seemingly innocent bag of random anime and game merch became the trigger for a peculiar addiction.
Pocket monsters Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur also join in the fun for this hugely popular collection.
Free coupons and exclusive merchandise all wrapped up in a cute reusable brown paper takeout bag.
Popular retail chain Yodobashi Camera sets the bar high with their “Tablet Computer Dreams i” New Year’s gift box.
Lucky bags always make January a great time to go shopping in Japan, but it’s the prime dojinshi-buying time for a very different reason.
With a simple wish to start your year off with some tasty donuts, Krispy Kreme delivers big in this year’s bag.
Totoro from My Neighbour Totoro and Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service are the stars of the show this year.
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