As you’d see in any election race, there are sweet characters, stern faces and some crazy candidates you’d never think would win…
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Which Sanrio character is so unmotivated he has to be pushed on a cart? Hint: You probably know egg-xactly which one we’re talking about!
How would you like to make the birth of your child official with a Hello Kitty or My Melody birth registration form?
Perhaps Hello Crab was a secret best left undiscovered.
Arrival of Kitty-chan and fellow Sanrio character My Melody is the most Japanese thing since schoolgirl outfit Pikachu.
Even Gudetama occasionally cleans up after himself, which is more than we can say about some of our roommates in the past.
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For a limited time, the MACCHA HOUSE cafe in Kyoto will be collaborating with Sanrio’s well-loved apathetic egg, Gudetama!
If you’ve been waiting, now is the perfect time to take up the traditional children’s game!
Pom Pom Purin celebrating 20th birthday in grand style in Shinjuku Station, adorable butthole and all…
We sent two of our Japanese writers to dress up in matching Kiki & Lala Little Twin Stars cosplay in Harajuku!
Looking for some cute kicks to get yourself ready for spring? Then it’s time to check out this collaboration between IROnna and Sanrio!
Gudetama, the charmingly unmotivated raw egg character from Sanrio, is the star of the menu at his very own cafe in Osaka.
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Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Pokémon card shop in Osaka says it will refuse to buy cards from any Vietnamese people
Hot spring facility’s beautiful views and all-you-can-eat sushi leave us clean, full, and happy
Baskin-Robbins Japan’s ice cream popularity poll leaves out fan favourite — but why?!
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
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Japanese spoon puts electrical field in your mouth to trick you into tasting salt, now on sale
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