Moomin fans will love this big, beautiful plush — and thanks to the Moomin series’ 75th anniversary, he could be yours!
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Mickey, Minnie, Pooh, and even Baymax turn into traditional symbols of good luck and the Chinese Zodiac to help ring in 2020.
Pokémon plushie pal’s productivity parameters are suspect, but his cuteness can’t be denied.
It’s been several years since one of modern anime’s greatest betrayals, but otaku heartache lingers, and must be treated with merciless road rash.
Suspect Detective Pikachu gets transformed into something as cute as the real thing.
The cozy photos of a fun day spent with a Moomin friend had everyone online clamoring for a visit, too!
Scary looking Pokémon that just wants to be loved continues to chase after its dream of becoming just like its idol.
A Twitter user made this startling discovery when their mother tossed a beloved cushion into the laundry.
If she can keep the anime heroine from slacking off, she should be able to help you stay focused too.
Beloved anime character Totoro is celebrating his 30th birthday this year and is getting an exciting line of new merchandise that Ghibli fans won’t want to miss! Read More
Sure, that stuffed animal may look cute, but if you’ve seen anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, you know this is the start of a dangerous relationship.
A trick of the light has Japanese social media checking every crane game for evil apparitions.
Itasha brings the pain to plushie from rival of owner’s favorite anime series.
Recreate Ash’s voyage around the Orange Archipelago without ever leaving your living room.
















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Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
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This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
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Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
Uniqlo and Metal Gear team-up for T-shirt line【Photos】
TeamLab Planets: Walk up a waterfall and catch koi fish at new digital art museum in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan opens new Kyoto store in Place of Scenic Beauty
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