Meccha suki ya nen: we pick the best Osaka goods
Tokyo and Osaka are like different worlds. (When you’re jetlagged, all of Japan feels weird.) Osaka souvenirs have their own
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From 1 yen to 50 kilos: bid for a big surprise on Yahoo! Auctions Japan
The great thing about online auctions is that sometimes, you don’t 100% know what you’re gonna win. On Yahoo! Auctions
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GIVEAWAY: Win a creepy zombie Osomatsu-san Santa for Halloween/Christmas!
We’ve got 2 zombie Santa Osomatsu plushies to give away! These Osomatsu-san toys were only available as SEGA arcade prizes
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BIBILAB dakimakuras and roomwear: need a hug?
Everyone needs someone to hug. That’s a fact. BIBILAB is here for you. With their impressive range of hug pillows
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‘Side quests and paid DLC’: add videogame merch from Japan to your inventory
Think about your favourite videogames of all time. (We’ll wait, go on.) How many of them were made in Japan?
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Japanese life on a budget: our 100-yen store haul
100-yen stores in Japan are like pound shops in the UK, or dollar stores in the US. The exchange rate’s
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Sugoi kawaii, kuso yabai: cool stuff to buy from Japan online
Japan can be weird. We should know, we live here. And we think that’s because this country’s got cool stuff
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No brand girls: Love Live! (& Sunshine!!) merch for every μ’s & Aqours member
Love Live! and Love Live! Sunshine!! are way more than just hit idol anime shows. They’re the most popular search
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Maison de Reefur: House of pink and glamour
The Daikanyama area of Tokyo is home to a rare Maison de Reefur shop in Japan. This exclusive boutique keeps
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Don’t sew, just go and geek out: cosplay stuff you can (and should) buy pre-made
Not all cosplay outfits are created equal. Not by the cosplayer, anyway. Some people love spending hours crafting, stitching, and
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