Oshiri Tantei: a hero we can all get behind
How did Oshiri Tantei – an actual bum – ever become one of Japan’s most popular detective cartoon characters? It’s
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Culture Shock
Culture Shock
Ningen Works: are we humans, or are we baka?
If new Ningen Works inventions are anything to go by, we’ve all got the potential to be geniuses. Brainstorming upgraded
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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MixWatch: take your time making a wristwatch you’ll love wearing every second
Is it time you put something new and cute on your wrist? There’s a new option for that, the MixWatch
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Ninja Trainer: yes, you can try out this shuriken throwing kit at home
At some time in our lives, we’ve all thought about how cool it’d be if we woke up as a
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The home of shoe exclusives in Tokyo: atmos collab sneakers and streetwear
The year 2000 gave us a bunch of things. The Millennium Bug. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. DeviantART. The Nintendo Gamecube.
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