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What Are Kuji Raffles, and How Can You Get One?

Niko / February 18, 2026

Wherever you are in the world, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with raffles. You buy a number of entries […]

Amigo / February 4, 2026

When you hear “Valentine’s Day,” what comes to mind? A day to give flowers to your partner? Or maybe exchanging

Tani-chan / January 21, 2026

What is Mercari Auctions? Mercari Auctions is one of Mercari’s most recent additions to their site features. As one of

Tani-chan / December 10, 2025

The winter season has hit Japan, which means…it’s time to bring out all the heating products! Japanese homes and buildings

Niko / November 26, 2025

What is Oshikatsu? Oshi (推し) – means the person or thing you wish to support Katsu (活) – means activity

Amigo / November 12, 2025

Have you ever heard of DAISO? It’s Japan’s famous 100-yen store, where you’ll find yourself saying, “Wait, this is only

Tani-chan / October 29, 2025

Fall is one of the most aesthetically recognizable seasons out there. The leaves turn striking shades of burnt orange and

Niko / October 15, 2025

Introduction Doujinshi, or self-published books, are an essential and ever-growing area of Japanese otaku culture. Because these books and fan

Amigo / October 1, 2025

“Hey, I want to start crocheting, but what should I prepare first?” If that’s you, don’t worry! In this post,

Tani-chan / September 17, 2025

Preorders are super popular in Japan, especially for anime goods and other collectibles. But if you’ve ever tried ordering a

Amigo / August 20, 2025

What is Lolita fashion? Lolita fashion is a unique style that originated in Japan and started gaining popularity in the

Tani-chan / August 6, 2025

You’ve probably seen the pictures all over social media—of plush dolls going on these cute outings around Japan (or the