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
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Sanrio Characters
Purin: proof that Japan can make custard powder even more kawaii
We could spend a year or more writing about Japanese sweets. And hey, maybe next year we’ll do that. Everything
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Kawaii smartphone charger cable covers: Cable Bite, Cord Keeper, and Hug Cot
Hands up if you own a smartphone! Okay, that was a stupid question. And if you’re reading this on your
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10 of our fave Sanrio character collabs: everyone needs friends, right?
Look at Sanrio’s character list, and… you’re not gonna feel like there’s something missing. Any company that can run an
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Gundam vs. Kitty: a clash of legends
2019 is a special year in Japan for many reasons. The main one being the era name change! We’re switching
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It’s like a zoo in here: 15 weird BE@RBRICKS
Some trends that start in Japan are hard to explain. Like super fake tan ‘ganguro’ style, or wearing herbal pads
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Cartoon KAT-TUN: Jin Akanishi x Gudetama
One’s an egg with zero motivation. The other one’s a former Johnny’s boy group member who went solo. What do
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Haguruman Style: they brush, they grind, they floss
Every morning, before we come to the DEJAPAN office, we make sure to brush our teeth. (It’s good hygiene, kids.)
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