Kuji lottery draws in Japan: the luck-based merch Olympics for otaku
For collectors and dedicated fans, sometimes getting hold of merch is total luck. Like when the item you want’s only […]
Play with your food: the Kaitai Puzzle series
At some restaurants that offer a lot of meat options, you need to pay attention to which bit of an
Blue Light Skincare: futureproof your face with And Mirai cleansing and lotions
We hope you’re not staying up too late reading this blog post. Staring at the screen, scrolling to infinity, instead
Kuuchoufuku aircon jackets: we’re big fans of this clever way to stay cool in summer
When that humid, stupid hot Japanese summer hits, we need all the help we can get. Those mini portable hand
We’re too old for this: how the word ‘millennial’ gets marketed in Japan
To kick off this blog post – a quick language lesson. ‘Gairaigo’ (外来語) are Japanese words borrowed from other languages
Smart Potato Chips: the new way Japanese screen junkies eat junk food
We’ve all been there: trying to eat from a bag of potato chips and scroll on our phones at the
Doujinshi: not a dirty word
“Do you buy and ship d-d-d-d-doujinshi?” We get this question a lot. And it’s always by email or DM, never
Buy all the kaiju: the Godzilla Store online
It’s natural to expect the King of the Monsters to have a dedicated website of official merch. A world without
How to request and order Premium Bandai items online with DEJAPAN
We’ve run specials, limited-time sales and exclusive promos with Premium Bandai before. But – as many of you already know
Shinobi training for all ages: Ninja Sports Toys
Doesn’t feel like all that long since we blogged about the Ninja Trainer shuriken throwing kit. As of this month,
You just activated our translation card: fun differences between English and Japanese YuGiOh card names
For a trading card game to be a global hit, it’s gotta make enough sense in every language. Not that
Get smart or get wet: Quizroid Hitoshi
He’s a mini quiz master robot – one that shows no mercy. The 10cm tall Quizroid Hitoshi is ready to