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Seiri-chan: Japan’s idea of a ‘period drama’ manga

If you have periods, we hope they’re okay to deal with. PMS, heavy/irregular flow, cramps, chocolate cravings, and the many […]

Being a Japanese idol girl is hard, you guys. If you think it’s tough being a dedicated idol wota, think

Decole’s a zakka/homeware brand in Japan – and a well-known one, if you live here. With a name that’s short

We get ‘hey DEJAPAN team, can you help me buy stuff from this Japanese website?’ emails all the time. Alllllll

Some trends that start in Japan are hard to explain. Like super fake tan ‘ganguro’ style, or wearing herbal pads

When we think of sushi, we think of those conveyor belt restaurants. Colour-coded plates of raw fish on rice, going

DEJAPAN Staff / February 11, 2019

You might’ve heard the name ‘Kosaka Cocona’ before. Sounds like a J-idol name, or an anime character, right? Close, but

DEJAPAN Staff / January 31, 2019

Are you over 6 years old, and feeling kinda lonely? Get to know the Awamoko foam pen – plus all

DEJAPAN Staff / January 24, 2019

There are times when something’s so bad, it’s good again. Dasa-kawa comes from 2 Japanese words with near opposite meanings.

DEJAPAN Staff / January 14, 2019

Japan is obsessed with mascot characters. Mascots are the ‘there’s an app for that’ of Japanese culture. Anything you can

DEJAPAN Staff / December 31, 2018

For the most kawaii merch you’ll ever see in your life, go straight to the source. The Sanrio and San-X

DEJAPAN Staff / December 6, 2018

That you can order official Neon Genesis Evangelion goods online shouldn’t be all that much of a surprise. But the question’s