How to use a Japan proxy shopping service when you can’t read Japanese
Language barriers can be hilarious – sometimes. Like when you’re on a train in a foreign country, and there’s a […]
Nesoberi nuigurumis: squishy huggable friends
“I need a hug!” Ah, the familiar whisper of the hikikomori – unless it’s on Twitter, where that’s more of
Cute stress relief: yay for squishies!
Life can be stressful sometimes. What you need… is a squishy. “I shall call him squishy” Before fidget spinners came along,
Dreaming Tropical Juice: Liz Lisa’s 2017 summer collection
To a lot of fashion lovers, Liz Lisa IS girly-kei. The brand’s popular with hime-kei, gyaru, and dolly-kei fans too.
The KingBlade: an otaku’s true colours
It shouldn’t surprise you that the KingBlade is the glorious leader in the LED glowstick market. Since 2012, discerning otaku
The weirdest Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure merch
When a manga’s been around as long as JJBA has, expect to find a lot of merch for it around.
These Cav Empt T-shirts are weird, but we’d wear them
It goes without saying, but Japanese fashion trends can be really weird. We keep an eye on what the biggest,
It’s easy to love Aqours – and Love Live! Sunshine!!
“There are 3 types of people in the world. Those who prefer Love Live!, those who prefer Love Live! Sunshine!!, and those
Bean plates and Moominware: the world of Amabro
Your first thought for cool Japanese souvenirs isn’t likely to be pottery. Gotta save that hand luggage space for weird
COMPLETE SELECTION MODIFICATION: an explanation
The ‘kamen’ in Kamen Rider means ‘mask’. The kind that fits over your face. So it’s odd that the COMPLETE