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From chibi to collector’s edition: the many types of Japanese figures

The struggle to prove that our favourite game or anime character really exists is constant. Some of us snuggle up […]

The summer ‘Pikachu Outbreak’ event’s been ‘a thing’ for a couple years now. ‘A thing’ as in the biggest, craziest

We’ve already explained a bunch of different types of figures. There’s one we didn’t cover yet: Daruma Club. What does

When you open your fridge, the light comes on. Unless your fridge isn’t working, but let’s just say that it

Hi. Kei here. I want to tell you a story. Let’s go back in time. To 1997, or maybe 1998.

Kracie’s ‘Popin Cookin’ sweets range is like sugary DIY for kids. It’s also for adults who love cute, strange, delicious

At some point, making bento boxes became less like lunch prep and more like art class. It can be as

Signal your fan status loud and proud with a customised ita bag! You’ve gotta know about the legendary ‘itasha’ cars

We can think of several variety goods shops to hit up for weird Japanese stuff and unique souvenirs. Village Vanguard is

“I need a hug!” Ah, the familiar whisper of the hikikomori – unless it’s on Twitter, where that’s more of

Life can be stressful sometimes. What you need… is a squishy. “I shall call him squishy” Before fidget spinners came along,

To a lot of fashion lovers, Liz Lisa IS girly-kei. The brand’s popular with hime-kei, gyaru, and dolly-kei fans too.