Pay less for the label: second-hand Japanese designer goods online
We’ve been reading up on the fashion resale market. Why were we doing that, and not watching anime, or collecting
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How to use DEJAPAN’s item request service
We already work hard to give you access to a lot of Japanese merch on DEJAPAN. If there’s something you really
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Scanning for upgrades: If Amiibo worked in real life
So, Nintendo announced that Super Mario Odyssey will be compatible with every Amiibo figure and card released to date. That’s
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Snacks in the box: Japanese candy and snack ‘tsumeawase’ haul boxes
Every time we wander into the snacks aisle at a Japanese conbini, it’s like going to Narnia. There’s always so
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Rohto’s Hada Labo range: skin moisture science, with the art of (hyaluronic) acid
Dip a toe into the Asian beauty community, and you’re gonna hear ‘Hada Labo’ come up early on. It’s a
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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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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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