Celebrate the start of the Reiwa era in Japan with special commemorative toilet paper
May 24, 2019
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On May 1st, the era name changed in Japan from Heisei to Reiwa when Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne as the new emperor.
Unlike the previous changeover of emperor, which was marked by a ...
Potechinote is a silly yet ingenious potato chip grabber and smartphone stylus
May 16, 2019
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Back in 2010, the Internet briefly went wild about the Potechi no Te and Popcorn no Te, two grabber toys from Takara Tomy that seemed like the perfect tool for coach potatoes too lazy even to pick up ...
Dragon Ball’s Frieza changes into salaryman boss-inspired computer cushion
April 11, 2019
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Did you know that Frieza is a businessman? Yes, the Vicious God from the imagination of Akira Toriyama is taking a change in career from battling Goku et al. He is now joining the team at your office ...
Ed Sheeran sake now on sale in Japan in limited numbers
April 8, 2019
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Last week we reported on the troubles faced by Fukushima sake in overcoming the reputation of the prefecture's nuclear disaster in 2011.
Here is one novel way to attract new fans to nihonshu. ...
Pikachu Electric Shock Wire Loop Game
Nintendo character hand-eye coordination test
End of Heisei period inspires nostalgic toys, food and drink products
March 6, 2019
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It's now only a few weeks left until the Heisei period ends and a new, as-yet-unnamed era begins when Emperor Akihito abdicates and Crown Prince Naruhito takes the throne.
As such, we are seeing ...
Batman inspires amazing Japanese samurai warrior display doll and armor set
March 1, 2019
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East meets West. Old meets new. These are cliches but it's a fact nonetheless that Japan produces plenty of inventive examples of this intermingling.
We recently reported the release of the ...
Samurai C-3PO Action Figure reimagines Star Wars droid as historical Japanese warrior
February 15, 2019
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Back in 2015, we wrote about the Meisho Movie Realization Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper figures that were an awesome combination of Japanese history and Star Wars.
Bandai's Tamashii Nations line of ...
Nestlé Japan launches Kit Kat Chocolatory Sublime Volcanic, made from rare cocoa beans
January 17, 2019
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Here's a serious improvement on the "obligation chocolate" that is wrecking Valentine's Day for many in Japan: Nestlé Japan has returned with another brilliant chocolate snack for the local market ...
Omoshiroi Block Nishikigoi Koi Carp Memo Pad
Japanese-themed paper-craft desktop decoration
Coca-Cola continues its exploration of unique new flavors and tastes with another beverage exclusive to the Japanese market.
The Coca-Cola Peach is a fruity version of the coke we have all come to ...
Kit Kat Japan 45th Anniversary Box brings together unique Japanese flavors of classic snack
November 30, 2018
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Nestlé has honed a brilliant marketing strategy in Japan: produce special versions of Kit Kat snacks with Japanese flavors and ingredients. A few of these are general, such as the wildly successful ...
Casio releases G-Shock Transformers Optimus Prime Watch as unique 35th-anniversary collector’s item
November 19, 2018
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Calling all Transformers fans! Forget the Hollywood movies. Takara-Tomy and Casio are here to transport you to a whole other plain of fandom, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the ...
Neko-jasuri Cat Groomer is a pet fur brush inspired by metal files
October 26, 2018
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While the birth rate is Japan is declining, the nation's obsession with pets shows no signs of abating.
This has led to a vast catalog of pet toys and items -- ranging from the outright bizarre to ...
Kaltech Turned K Wearable Personal Disinfectant
Portable air-cleaning and deodorizing device
Tokyo Tower in My Room by Sega Toys is perfect scale replica of Tokyo landmark
October 18, 2018
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Tourism is booming in Japan right now and looks set to continue that way, at least until the 2020 Olympic Games.
One of the prime sightseeing destinations in the capital is, of course, Tokyo ...
Vent (and mute) your anger with the Sakeboard Shouting Jar
September 18, 2018
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Japanese corporations are notoriously punishing environments for employees, especially junior members of the team. Long hours, pointless meetings, fax machines, afterwork compulsory shindigs, karoshi ...
Talking Animal Ears Tissue Dispenser transforms Kleenex into interactive companion
September 10, 2018
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Why should a household item be dull when it can be cute and fun?
The Talking Animal Ears Tissue Dispenser is a collaboration between tissue brand Nepia and Takara Tomy Arts. Nepia's most famous ...