What Are Kuji Raffles, and How Can You Get One?
Wherever you are in the world, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with raffles. You buy a number of entries […]
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Japanese Chocolate Culture on Valentine’s Day: A Complete Guide
When you hear “Valentine’s Day,” what comes to mind? A day to give flowers to your partner? Or maybe exchanging
How to Stay Cozy This Winter: The Japanese Way
The winter season has hit Japan, which means…it’s time to bring out all the heating products! Japanese homes and buildings
Top 5 DAISO Japan Products That Make Everyday Life Better
Have you ever heard of DAISO? It’s Japan’s famous 100-yen store, where you’ll find yourself saying, “Wait, this is only
Where Can You Buy Japanese Doujinshi?
Introduction Doujinshi, or self-published books, are an essential and ever-growing area of Japanese otaku culture. Because these books and fan
5 Things to Know Before Starting Crochet: A Beginner’s Guide
“Hey, I want to start crocheting, but what should I prepare first?” If that’s you, don’t worry! In this post,
Top 5 Japanese Lolita Fashion Brands You Should Know
What is Lolita fashion? Lolita fashion is a unique style that originated in Japan and started gaining popularity in the
My Animal Crossing Goods Collection – Now Available with DEJAPAN!
Recently, we’ve seen an increase in orders for Animal Crossing merchandise. So today, we’d like to introduce one of the
An Introduction to Japanese Skincare (from real Japanese people)
Japan is known for having some of the best cosmetic products in the world – especially skincare. And it’s easy
Hanami? Hana-you! Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Your Home Outside Japan
Right now, the sakura are in full bloom in DEJAPAN’s birthplace, Osaka, and they are absolutely gorgeous. Many people are going out for hanami this year for the first time since the pandemic, making this year’s gathering extra-special!
A model collection that fits in the palm of your hand: have a ball with CapChara mini gacha figures
Buying figures as a hobby can be fun – right up ’til you run out of shelf space. Collecting smaller
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