toys (Page 10)
Who needs a boring coin purse when you can surprise shoppers at the cash register by popping the lid on your miniature rice cooker?
We take the Ultimate MYO for a spin and see if it truly is the limit of mayonnaise makers.
X-Tag features 64-player battle royales, multiple weapons, and power-ups, but it’s a game you play in the real world, not on a screen.
A seemingly innocent bag of random anime and game merch became the trigger for a peculiar addiction.
This toy makes us wonder if Pikachu missed a lucrative career as either a breakdancer or a strobe light by sticking around with Ash too long.
The possibilities are limitless when it comes to Lego, and that’s why you can make a functional machine gun out of it.
Got some leftover change after a day of pop culture treasure-hunting? Then this JR station has a vending machine you’ll want to check out.
Fans of fat Pikachu rejoice! The classic designs from the original Pokémon games star in this reprint of an old line. Gotta catch ’em all!
Awesome Pikachu and Eevee box and goodies like a Poké Ball water pistol and Pikachu key ring have fans, adults and kids alike, craving the Golden Arches.
Recreation of magical pendant from Hayao Miyazaki classic couples with elegantly detailed music box.
According to a study done by Lego Japan, the majority of surveyed graduates from elite universities played with Legos when they were children.
The universe’s cutest Star Warrior, and star of Nintendo games, Kirby uses his Copy Ability to become huggable…that or it’s an adorably soft toy.
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Japanese food hack says to soak your grapes in carbonated water, but is the fizz worth the buzz?
One of Japan’s best convenience store egg sandwiches is one you won’t find at the big three chains
Sendai Bank gifts babies their weight at birth in money upon opening a new bank account
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
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Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
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One of Japan’s best convenience store egg sandwiches is one you won’t find at the big three chains
Sendai Bank gifts babies their weight at birth in money upon opening a new bank account
Yogurt and Japanese koji fungus is Japan’s latest food trend, but how does it taste? [Taste test]
Viral Yokohama cafe tops teas with mini teapots with a clever smoldering secret [Photos]
Tokyo no-map-app walk! Getting lost with Mr. Sato on the way to Kishimojin
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Nissin takes the lid off its first-ever Cup Noodle Point Program for you to win fun prizes
Cuddly starry night Totoro and other Ghibli blankets set to keep you cozy in chilly months ahead
Foreign tourist numbers drop in Osaka, despite record-setting highs from U.S. and Korea
Starbucks Japan says sayonara to the Filone for new sandwiches and a Pumpkin Soupuccino
McDonald’s Japan officially changes its mascot’s name…to Ronald McDonald
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
Casio collaborates with a Kyoto foil master for a luxurious one million yen G-SHOCK
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