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This new crowdfunding product will appeal to those who want to indulge in their skincare routines and appreciate a traditional Japanese aesthetic.
Note Mama is ready to give liquid nourishment in exchange for a huge wad of cash.
This delicate glassware combines traditional glass-blowing techniques with the latest in 3-D modeling technology.
There’s huge demand in Japan for cute, girly fashion specifically designed to fit male physiques.
Craft Cocktail is pushing the limits of mixology with drinks that appeal to all senses and smashed their crowdfunding goal as a result.
Equipped with a range of sensors and motion detectors, the Dendama looks set to bring this classic toy into the 21st century.
A Japanese startup is working with Bandai Namco to rework the classic arcade game into an immersive virtual reality experience—using a touch-control VR headset that will cost under US$20.
It’s a modern-day sheath made in honour of the samurai known as the “Crimson Demon of War”.
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