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Slowhand · January 5, 2021, 3:25am

We visit a Brazilian buffet in Shimane Prefecture, eat so much beef and sausage we forget dessert

2021-01-04T14:00:00Z
The food was delicious, even though we didn’t get to try Brazil’s most famous dish.

A totally classy gigantic anime girl bust for your home【Photos】

2021-01-04T15:15:00Z
Is this a 1:1-scale figure of A Certain Scientific Railgun’s Mikoto, or a 1/2 1:1 one?

7-Eleven Japan to double the shelf life of their onigiri rice balls

2021-01-04T18:00:00Z
7-Eleven Japan announces their efforts to dramatically reduce food waste at its stores.

You can eat bonsai trees? Sure, if they’re made of chocolate like this DIY kit【Video】

2021-01-05T01:00:00Z
Okashi de Tsukuru Bonsai is beautiful to look at…until you inevitably eat it.

The Animate anime lucky bag is an otaku mind-blowing value【Photos】

2021-01-05T02:00:00Z
SoraNews24’s otaku reporter heads to one of Tokyo’s biggest anime fan neighborhoods and gets a massive return on his fukubukuro investment.

Starbucks Japan lucky bag showdown! We snag three fukubukuro, but are they all the same?【Pics】

2021-01-05T03:15:00Z
You can always count on cool drinkware, cute plushies, and free coffee from Starbucks Japan at New Year’s.

Slowhand · January 6, 2021, 3:29am

Straw Hat Pirates Set Sail with One Piece Clip-Art Collaboration

January 05, 2021 6:49am CST
Shueisha and Irasutoya celebrate 1000 chapters of Eiichiro Oda’s manga with cute artwork

What’s inside the lucky bag from Akihabara’s largest adult toy shop?

2021-01-05T16:00:00Z
Adult department store M’s’ eroticism expert picks out a blind-buy bundle for women and couples that includes a tube of Surprisingly Gooey Feeling Super Gooey Type.

Premium Black Jack Merch Donates Portion of Sales to Doctors Without Borders

posted on 2021-01-05 15:45 EST by Kim Morrissy
High-quality art reproductions commemorate 75th anniversary since Osamu Tezuka’s manga artist debut

Sailor Moon wedding reception reservations start, floral arrangements, table settings shown off

2021-01-06T03:15:00Z
Designers channel the beautiful aesthetics of one of anime’s most visually distinctive franchises with Sailor Senshi-inspired décor.

Slowhand · January 7, 2021, 2:10pm

Nezuko from Demon Slayer Tops 2020 Goods Ranking at COSPA in Japan

January 06, 2021 1:19am CST
Laid-Back Camp, Gintama, and Haikyu!! in the Top 10

Wear Your Favorite Evangelion Scene on This Rain-Proof Gear

January 06, 2021 6:44am CST
Umbrella, water-proof bags, and ponchos will keep you fashionable and dry

Theatrical Merchandise for Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon A Time Announced

January 06, 2021 7:00am CST
80-page booklet featuring cast and crew interviews available on film’s release day in select theaters

We snagged an excellent haul in the 2021 Evangelion fukubukuro lucky bag

2021-01-06T13:00:00Z
Ten items for under 9,000 yen? We’re in heaven.

Smell Like a God with New Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Perfumes

January 06, 2021 1:34pm CST
Pre-order custom scents inspired by Haruhi, Mikuru, Yuki, Koizumi, and Kyon

We step into 2021 in style with our Puma fukubukuro lucky bag haul

2021-01-07T01:00:00Z
A whole name-brand outfit with pieces to mix and match, and all for just 11,000 yen!

What’s it like to eat Burger King Japan’s protection from evil Whopper?【Taste test】

2021-01-07T02:00:00Z
Deliver us from evil, oh mighty Spicy Yakuyoke Whopper!

Invite some luck into your life this year with Furla’s new Little Cats collection of merch

2021-01-07T04:00:00Z
The new lineup of luxury goods draws inspiration from Japan’s manekineko “beckoning cat” figurines.

Slowhand · January 8, 2021, 12:37pm

McDonald’s Japan updates children’s Happy Meals to be more inspiring and nutritionally sound

2021-01-07T14:00:00Z
January 8 heralds a new era of health-conscious menu options and educational freebies

Asahi Super Dry to sell draft beer in a can

2021-01-07T15:00:00Z
Can they really pack a full draft beer experience in a can?

New Pokémon luxury jewelry will star Jigglypuff with her own tiny pink sapphire

2021-01-07T17:30:00Z
U-Treasure is back with their most melodic Pokémon collaboration yet!

KFC releases a creamy fried-on-fried sensation in Japan for a limited time

2021-01-08T03:00:00Z
Taking chicken burgers to a whole new level.

You can turn half your arm into Eva Unit-01 with the crazy Evangelion drink holder

2021-01-08T04:00:00Z
Just in time for the release of the final Evangelion movie, there’s a new way to bond with the most famous Eva of all.

Slowhand · January 9, 2021, 3:15pm

Get Your Dreams Eaten With This Gengar Sleeping Cushion Tongue

January 08, 2021 4:27am CST
The Pokémon plush sold out within two hours of pre-orders going up!

Blossom Harmony Hibiki is Japan’s newest must-try whisky

2021-01-08T13:15:00Z
Suntory adds a touch of sakura to its famous blend this year.

Rimuru Coolly Unsheathes His Sword in New Figure

posted on 2021-01-08 18:45 EST by Choo Sum Lee

Mister Donut rolls out new collab sweets with Belgian chocolatier for Valentine’s season

2021-01-09T01:00:00Z
Donut resist the urge to seduce your special someone with these delectable treats.

Ultraman Face Masks Available at Animate International

Jan 8th 2021

Chinese zodiac Evangelion characters are here to wish you a happy, chibi Year of the Ox【Pics】

2021-01-09T04:00:00Z
A new line of adorable cow-splay merch.

Slowhand · January 10, 2021, 3:15pm

Choosing one of the six Osomatsu-san brothers from Surugaya’s 2021 fukubukuro lucky bags【Pics】

2021-01-10T10:00:00Z
What’s in store this time from these sextuplets?

It’s a trap (Japanese capsule toy)!

2021-01-10T15:00:00Z
We wanna wana!

Slowhand · January 12, 2021, 3:18am

English mistake on new Japanese beer leads to suspension of sales before its release

2021-01-11T13:00:00Z
Exciting Family Mart and Sapporo beer collaboration goes straight in the can after the error was discovered.

Testing out the Evangelion Test Type Drink Holder and huge Spear of Longinus plushie【Photos】

2021-01-11T15:30:00Z
Or “that time our otaku reporter almost caused Third Impact.”

Demon Slayer Stars Protect Your Drinks as New Cup Clinger Figures

January 11, 2021 10:00am CST
Tanjuro, Nezuko, and more are available in the latest line

Check out the Flashy Toy Re-Release of Kaneda’s Bike from Akira

January 11, 2021 11:49am CST
Soul of Popynica will also re-release the Kaneda figure to go with it

Pokémon Valentine’s Day chocolates from Japan are just the thing for lovers who love Pokémon

2021-01-11T18:00:00Z
Pikachu and Eevee have never looked sweeter.

7-Eleven Japan’s banana milk sparks controversy over deceptive packaging

2021-01-12T03:00:00Z
Customers feel duped by “camouflage packaging”.

Slowhand · January 13, 2021, 3:07am

PROPLICA’s Soft Replica Toy of Rimuru Tempest Can Talk When Pressed

January 12, 2021 12:10am CST
More than 100 voices of Rimuru and Great Sage are included in a small body

Grab Some Grub With the Best Girls from The Quintessential Quintuplets in Kappa Sushi Collab

January 12, 2021 10:17am CST
The Quintessential Quintuplets 2 TV anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll weekly

Green tea strawberry dessert sandwiches: Today’s reason Japanese convenience stores are awesome

2021-01-12T17:30:00Z
A new and welcome addition to the world of matcha sweets.

We try a rotating sushi restaurant in New Delhi, are surprised to find no rotating sushi

2021-01-13T02:00:00Z
Our Japanese-language reporter learns to appreciate cheap, Japanese conveyer belt sushi.

Slowhand · January 14, 2021, 12:51pm

Genital manju sweets, with a dash of “pubic hair”, raise eyebrows in Japan

2021-01-13T14:00:00Z
His and hers steamed cakes are a popular gift for newlyweds.

7-Eleven Japan now has plant-based vegetarian steamed “meat buns”

2021-01-13T15:00:00Z
Soy Man comes to the rescue of those seeking non-meat options.

Sapporo decides to sell new Japanese beer with English mistake on label

2021-01-13T16:00:00Z
Spelling error looks set to make this uncancelled release a hot new collectors’ item.

“The hell with sound judgement” says Red Bull in ad, but Japanese people don’t seem to agree

2021-01-14T01:00:00Z
Energy drink maker gets edgy in Coming of Age Day message, but some people think they need to grow up.

We tried every single flavor of Mister Donut’s Belgian chocolatier collab donuts【Taste test】

2021-01-14T03:00:00Z
Donut even think you can resist the temptation. We couldn’t.

Foo Fighters unveil an exclusive new Japanese sake

2021-01-14T04:00:00Z
Collaboration between rock legends and an esteemed sake brewery is every bit as good as it sounds.

Slowhand · January 15, 2021, 3:25pm

Fire Up Your Demon Slayer Technique with Rengoku’s Replica Nichirin Sword

January 14, 2021 3:02am CST
The blade also comes with the Mugen Train theme “Homura”

Fall Asleep With These New Chika and Miko KAGUYA-SAMA Dakimakura

January 14, 2021 4:25am CST
How cute~

Sengoku Era Kabuto Samurai Helmet Straps Available at Animate International

Jan 14th 2021

We taste the new Japanese KitKat, aged in whisky barrels in Islay, Scotland

2021-01-14T14:15:00Z
Never before have we experienced a chocolate quite like this.

We take a trip to Japan’s Lovot robot cafe, cuddle with a bot and learn how to love

2021-01-14T16:00:00Z
Japan’s personal loneliness-busting robots have their own cafe, so naturally, we ran right over.

Crunchyroll teams up with That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime to create exclusive apparel!

January 14, 2021 12:00pm CST
Don’t miss your chance to collect these limited edition designs!

Luxury Spanish leather designer Loewe releases limited edition My Neighbor Totoro collection

2021-01-14T18:00:00Z
Luxury fashion combined with a classic anime film…do we need to say more?

Deceptive strawberry milk package angers 7-Eleven customers following banana scandal

2021-01-15T01:00:00Z
Here comes another shady fruity drink.

We try the new Famichiki Burger from Family Mart

2021-01-15T03:00:00Z
Is Japan’s new D.I.Y. fried chicken sandwich a match made in convenience store heaven?

Slowhand · January 18, 2021, 3:11am

Hakken!, Singapore’s First Experiential Anime Retail Store, Officially Opens in Plaza Singapura

Jan 15th 2021

A Japanese hot pot with an elevator inside is just what we need to make it through winter【Video】

2021-01-15T13:00:00Z
A clever solution to one of the biggest hassles of eating hot pot.

Does your butt get cold in the winter? Try this butt heater cushion to keep you warm and cozy

2021-01-15T15:20:00Z
Complete with a cushion and a heat pack, this set is great for the office, at home, or for outdoor events!

Save those coins – Extra-expensive capsule machine toys are on their way in Japan

2021-01-15T17:30:00Z
Bandai’s Premium Gashapon wants to go beyond pocket-change impulse buys.

Microwavable okonomiyaki that you can eat with one hand? Yes, please!

2021-01-16T01:00:00Z
Because most of us don’t have table-sized flat grills in our home kitchens.

Limited-edition vegetable snack cube dreamt up by a Japanese elementary school kid goes on sale

2021-01-16T04:00:00Z
Coro Coro Vegetable is by kids and for kids, and it looks deliciously nutritious!

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Kadokawa To Release Figurines Of Flare And Setsuna From Redo Of Healer

2021-01-15T00:00:00Z

Slowhand · January 16, 2021, 2:59pm

Demon Slayer Helps Japan Post Sell Record Number of New Year’s Cards

January 16, 2021 2:03am CST
“Thank you for helping spread New Year’s greeting card culture … through Demon Slayer”

Slowhand · January 18, 2021, 3:23pm

Eat your feelings with a dessert made of sadness: the Pien Cheesecake

2021-01-17T15:30:00Z
One of the ingredients may be “disappointment”, but the end result is far from it.

7-Eleven under fire in Japan for mysterious holes in their onigiri rice balls

2021-01-17T17:30:00Z
Customers wonder if the chain is now selling “air” as a new rice ball filling.

Embrace the literary and the historical with traditional Japanese artwork as your Zoom background

2021-01-18T01:30:00Z
Gorgeous visuals from some of Japan’s most revered art pieces now available for download.

Pringles now comes in karaage flavour in Japan

2021-01-18T03:00:00Z
Japanese fried food gets even more addictive.

Slowhand · January 19, 2021, 2:47pm

Our boss becomes the father of a gigantic chocolate egg, raises it with love【Photos】

2021-01-18T14:00:00Z
What can the biggest chocolate egg we’ve ever seen teach us about parenthood?

Sapporo releases a limited-edition Adult Choc Mint beer in Japan

2021-01-18T15:15:00Z
Japanese beer lover submits the idea to the company and it gets a small-batch commercial release.

We tried making traditional Japanese sweets at home then had some fun with the leftovers

2021-01-19T01:00:00Z
A long-established Kyoto confectionery shop is selling these do-it-yourself kits with simple video instructions.

Cherry blossom curry is set to bring spring to your plate even before the sakura arrive

2021-01-19T04:00:00Z
Beautiful curry is easy to prepare and made with the petals of Japan’s favorite flower.

Chuka Zanmai instant ramen offering ultra luxurious limited-edition two-meal seat for $50

2021-01-19T05:00:00Z
Ever wanted to try instant shark-fin noodle soup?

Slowhand · January 20, 2021, 2:02am

Slowhand · January 21, 2021, 3:31am