Virtual pets can play the genetic lottery, too: an introduction to the Tamagotchi Meets
We tried owning first-gen Tamagotchis and other virtual pets when we were kids. They weren’t easy to look after. They
Read more
japan proxy shopping
Whole Love Kyoto: something old (and Japanese), something new (and Japanese)
Kyoto – the traditional, historical and pretty escape from Osaka’s loud neon life. If you want an escape from that,
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
Gloture.jp: a whole world (and a moon) of stuff you had no idea you needed
Every so often, a Japanese variety and tech website comes along with home and/or office products you’d never dream up
Read more
Coloured mascara and colour eyeliner: 2 more Japanese makeup trends for 2019
They’re not a brand new craze – think of these colourful cosmetics trends like more of a comeback. Every season
Read more