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Oreimo to Serve Up Some Goods for the 10th-Anniversary of TV Anime

January 24, 2021 7:43am CST
Season one of Oreimo aired in the fall 2010 anime season

Digivice Rings Are Destined to Delight Digimon Adventure: Fans

January 24, 2021 12:05pm CST
Each ring featured the crest of a DigiDestined

Oregairu’s Yui Rocks Out in New Figure

posted on 2021-01-24 16:45 EST by Choo Sum Lee

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Café Shows Off Exclusive Merch

January 24, 2021 7:48pm CST
Three items are only available to purchase in the actual café

McDonald’s Japan brings out a new chicken burger with rice buns

2021-01-25T02:00:00Z
Fried chicken sandwich, Japanese-style.

[Slowhand]

7/11 Gets Sentimental in Latest Animated Short Film

January 25, 2021 7:47am CST
“Tokimeki wa, Sugu Soba ni” series is directed by Hiroshi Kawamata and animated by The Answerstudio

Japan has a new Hershey’s cereal that doubles as a toast topping

2021-01-25T14:00:00Z
New Choco Bits variety breaks all the rules when it comes to Japanese breakfast.

We learn the dark secret of Japan’s Woodstock rice balls, still want to eat them【Taste test】

2021-01-25T15:15:00Z
This curry onigiri might not be quite as cute as we thought.

Virtua Fighter’s Polygon Pants Get Loving Fan Recreation

posted on 2021-01-25 14:45 EST by Kim Morrissy

Chill Out Three Times Faster in Your Own Char Aznable Loungewear

January 25, 2021 2:55pm CST
BanColle! releases Red Comet sweats for Gundam fans

Glass Mask Sake Gets Resurgence After COVID-19

posted on 2021-01-25 17:45 EST by Kim Morrissy
Goods were first sold in 1997 after Great Hanshin Earthquake

Japan’s Matsuya restaurant chain debuts Massaman Curry, we find it Thai-rrifically tasty

2021-01-26T01:00:00Z
Matsuya is branching out beyond typical Japanese curries, and we couldn’t be happier!

Japanese professor launches crowdfunding project to recreate amazura, a lost Heian Era sweetener

2021-01-26T03:15:00Z
Amazura was a popular sweetener among Heian aristocrats but its method of production was lost to time after the widespread diffusion of sugar.

[Slowhand]

At at-work, on-the-desk oden maker is exactly the office morale booster we need

2021-01-26T06:00:00Z
Actually, we think we need one at home too.

Takeout ramen broth: A new Tokyo winter noodle trend that’s worth the hype? 【Taste Test】

2021-01-26T14:00:00Z
A whole new way to appreciate ramen.

Bluefin to Partner with Kawada Co. Ltd. Makers of the Micro Building Block Brand Nanoblock

Jan 26th 2021
Bluefin announces import and distribution of extensive product line in popular construction block category.

Let Doraemon comfort you as you drink with beautiful, handcrafted Doraemon-quote glasses

2021-01-26T16:00:00Z
Drink with Doraemon!

Say “Bye Bye Bacteria” with Cells at Work! Collaborative Sake

January 26, 2021 12:16pm CST
The high-class brew celebrates the second season of the educational series

Special Deal: 20% Off at GEE Merch

posted on 2021-01-26 17:19 EST
Get 20% off of merchandise from Dragonball Z, Sword Art Online, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer and more

Get In Touch With Your Inner Slime With Official Slime Merch!

January 26, 2021 5:00pm CST
Need more Slime in your life? We’ve got you covered!

Do NOT eat this delicious looking bento and other Japanese food…because they’re not food!【Pics】

2021-01-27T02:00:00Z
Japanese artist makes a delicious feast for the eyes out of non-edible material.

Starbucks Japan unveils first sakura drink for cherry blossom season 2021

2021-01-27T03:30:00Z
New chilled cup pairs sakura with fruit for a memorable springtime flavour.

These two types of chocolate ramen are going to make Valentine’s Day extra-sweet

2021-01-27T04:30:00Z
The angelic and devilish ramen sweets are ready to satisfy all our cravings at once.

[Slowhand]

New taiko gacha capsule toys let you play Japanese drums with true-to-life sound

2021-01-27T14:15:00Z
Now anyone can learn to play traditional Japanese drums, and there’s a safe that needs breaking into too!

We try a dubious-sounding “wet dorayaki” and are in for more than one surprise

2021-01-27T15:30:00Z
A new twist on one of Japan’s favorite traditional sweet snacks.

Re:ZERO’s Witch of Wrath Minerva Looks Adorable But Fierce in Comic Alive’s Latest Bonus Item

January 27, 2021 10:50am CST
This marks the fourth Re:ZERO rubber strap following Rem, Ram, and Echidna

Japan’s Tenga wants to create a masturbatory aid for people to use in outer space

2021-01-27T16:00:00Z
Self-pleasuring pioneer plans to launch research rocket to help make it happen.

Disney collaborates with traditional Kyoto designers for exhibition series【Photos】

2021-01-27T17:30:00Z
Ever wanted to rock Disney and traditional Japanese style at the same time? Now you can.

Memoirs of Legendary Voice Actress Megumi Hayashibara Receive US/Japanese Simulpub

January 27, 2021 2:40pm CST
The Characters Taught Me Everything: Living Life One Episode at a Time coming soon from Yen Press

KitKat releases new Japanese plum flavor to celebrate Japan’s most beautiful winter flowers

2021-01-28T02:10:00Z
Ume sweets prove there’s more to seasonal desserts than just sakura.

What’s it like to eat at the Pokémon Cafe in Tokyo right now?

2021-01-28T03:00:00Z
The world’s first permanent Pokémon Cafe is feeling the blow of Japan’s international travel restrictions.

Yakiniku rice burger: A bento boxed lunch you can eat with one hand

2021-01-28T04:30:00Z
New Japanese burger comes in three sizes, depending on how much of a meat tower you can handle.

[Slowhand]

Cosy Up By the Campfire Dressed in Rin’s Hoodie from Laid-Back Camp TV Anime

January 28, 2021 3:13am CST
Season 2 of the wholesome series is streaming weekly on Crunchyroll

Chainsaw Man’s Denji and Pochita Reveal Their Colored Nendoroid Form

January 28, 2021 3:57am CST
Chainsaw Man TV anime is coming soon from MAPPA

Domino’s pizza now comes with tapioca and dango ball stuffed crust!【Taste Test】

2021-01-28T16:00:00Z
Dinner and dessert together in one pizza–great for convenience but is it great for flavour?

IDOLiSH7 5th Anniversary Event “/BEGINNING NEXT” Merch Pre-Orders Open at animate International

Jan 28th 2021

Sweet Evangelion-Themed Gelato Invades Theaters Across Japan

January 28, 2021 7:16pm CST
Five flavors get themed Eva-packaging for a limited time

We try Dom Dom Burger’s new limited-time-only Spicy Cod Roe Thick Egg Omelet Burger

2021-01-29T01:15:00Z
Do Japanese ingredients like mentaiko and shiso make a good sandwich?

Track time in the most soothing way possible: with the ephemeral beauty of a cherry blossom

2021-01-29T03:00:00Z
This breathtaking wristwatch has a sakura petal design that transforms as you watch it!

Starbucks Japan’s new Frappuccino is like…the U.S. in a cup

2021-01-29T04:00:00Z
We get a surprising taste of America at Starbucks this Valentine’s Day.

[Slowhand]

Mos Burger brings out a Mac and Cheese burger in Japan

2021-01-29T14:00:00Z
New burger comes with a special cola designed to complement mac ‘n’ cheese.

Anime pancakes from Poupelle of Chimney Town require magic before eating

2021-01-30T01:30:00Z
We try the interactive dessert that’s melting hearts in Tokyo.

[Slowhand]

Uniqlo and Nissin team up to bring us HeatTech instant noodles

2021-01-30T14:00:00Z
HeatTech for your food? It’s not quite what you think, but it’s still genius.

Get Super Sweets for Your Sweetheart with My Hero Academia Cakes

January 30, 2021 4:38pm CST
Exclusive cakes and macarons are available for pre-order now

The Dads of Yashahime Are the Stars of Two Artistic Mugs

January 30, 2021 5:12pm CST
Inuyasha and Sesshomaru feature on a pair of fancy new goods

Subway rivals a traditional Japanese sushi roll with its own traditional Japanese BLT

2021-01-31T04:00:00Z
Jared out, luck in!

[Slowhand]

Japanese ramen chain gives us chocolate with our noodles to celebrate Valentine’s Day

2021-01-31T15:00:00Z
Mr Sato takes us on a dance with the devil, but will this turn out to be a sweet memory?

Nissin develops instant-yakisoba-flavored instant yakisoba UFO【Taste Test】

2021-02-01T01:00:00Z
The alpha and omega of special-edition flavors.

189-year old Kyoto tea merchant creates matcha pizzas

2021-02-01T02:00:00Z
But the non-tea toppings are the even bigger surprise.

Make apple pies on the stovetop with new cooking gadget from Japan

2021-02-01T03:00:00Z
Centuries of Japanese craftsmanship reinvent the way we cook pies.

[Slowhand]

Japanese loungewear brand designs new range of medical worker uniforms

2021-02-01T06:00:00Z
Scrubs, lab coats and nurse’s uniforms designed with comfort in mind.

Does Ippudo’s new plant-based tonkotsu ramen really taste like pork?

2021-02-01T15:00:00Z
Veggie tonkotsu vs original tonkotsu from Japan’s premier tonkotsu specialist chain.

See Rei Ayanami’s Gentle Smile in the Extended KATE Lipstick PV

February 01, 2021 9:42am CST
The Evangelion cosmetic crossover goes digital in Japan today

We eat Japan’s oldest sweet, available at only one store in all of Japan

2021-02-01T18:00:00Z
Edo period confectionery store learnt the secret recipe from a monk on a mountain in Kyoto.

Mario, Zelda, Splatoon, and More Head to Burger King as Kids Meal Toys

February 01, 2021 3:12pm CST
Those who purchase a Super Mario Meal have a chance at winning a Switch system

Japanese vending machine sells PCR tests at 350-year-old temple in Tokyo【Photos】

2021-02-02T01:00:00Z
We pick up a testing kit at the last place we ever expected to find one.

Charming Cardcaptor Sakura, Magic Knight Rayearth makeup sets revealed for February release

2021-02-02T02:30:00Z
Cosmetics will be sold in a lottery-style game at Japanese convenience stores as part of Clamp’s 30th anniversary celebrations.

You can power-up your stomach with Super Mario breads at Japanese convenience stores

2021-02-02T03:00:00Z
7-Eleven is ready to serve Nintendo fans Bowser-breath fried chicken and non-peach Princess Peach desserts.

Mark your calendars for the return of Japan’s popular cherry blossom-inspired beer

2021-02-02T04:00:00Z
One of the first glimmers of spring is the appearance of this seasonal beverage that uses real cherry blossom petals and leaves.

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Starbucks releases cutest Valentine’s Day collection ever

2021-02-03T01:00:00Z
Cupid stars in this romantic new range, which even includes a leather key holder pouch!

What it’s like to eat a wild game burger from Lotteria Japan

2021-02-03T02:00:00Z
Could a burger like this end up going mainstream?

Levi’s x Pokémon collaboration features denim like we’ve never seen before

2021-02-03T03:00:00Z
Denim Pikachu, we choose you!

Nissin’s longest instant noodles ever are here to make you slurp like you’ve never slurped before

2021-02-03T04:00:00Z
”Longer than usual” is a ridiculous understatement.

We try the Yakiniku Like Tower Burger, the beefy bento box you can eat with your hands

2021-02-03T05:00:00Z
Does a tower of tender beef in between two rice buns meet expectations?

[Slowhand]

SEIKO and Sunrise Tell the Time with Cowbop Bebop Wrist Watches

February 03, 2021 8:07am CST
Limited edition run of 300 pieces is currently for sale on the Premium Bandai website

Pop Team Epic Offers Up a Taste of Vending Machine Madness

February 03, 2021 11:52am CST
Limited edition character goods will be available in Akihabara and Ikebukuro beginning February 15, 2021

Jujutsu Kaisen Character Goods Pre-orders Open at Animate International

Feb 3rd 2021

Godiva curry bread from a convenience store? Only in Japan…but should it exist at all?

2021-02-04T03:30:00Z
A company known for neither curry nor bread combines both at a budget price.

Japan’s new soy BBQ cheeseburger wants to shatter preconceptions with big, bold flavor

2021-02-04T04:00:00Z
Lotteria creates the most decadent meat-substitute meal yet.

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SEIKO and Sunrise Tell the Time with Cowbop Bebop Wrist Watches

I quite like that one .

[Slowhand]

First Official Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO Set is in the Works Thanks to Fan Design

February 04, 2021 8:50am CST
SEGA and LEGO team up for a set based on Sonic Mania’s Green Hill Zone level

Naruto, Tower of God and More CR Exclusive Merch is Available Now!

February 04, 2021 12:00pm CST
You’ll never guess what hot series like Naruto, Slime, and Tower of God have in common!

Levi’s Sells Official Misty Cosplay Outfit, Other Pokémon Apparel

posted on 2021-02-04 13:45 EST by Kim Morrissy

Make your spring sweeter with sakura flavoured drinks and cheese

2021-02-05T02:15:00Z
Sakura flavoured cheese — the product we never knew we wanted.

We mixed 43 different kinds of Japanese curry together to make The King of Curries

2021-02-05T03:00:00Z
Because 40 kinds just wasn’t enough.

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See they are rereleasing the 1/4 scale Saber .

Saber/Altria Pendragon (Rerelease)

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Ichiran releases its first-ever instant ramen!

2021-02-05T13:00:00Z
Japan’s famous tonkotsu ramen chain makes dreams come true with instant cup noodles 20 years in the making.

Dr. STONE Collection is 10 Billion Percent Live Now on Atsuko!

February 05, 2021 12:00pm CST
Choose between repping the Kingdom of Science or the Empire of Might

Great Pretender Case 4 Wizard Of Far East is Now Available on AniPic

Feb 5th 2021

Pre-orders for Merch from Attack on Titan are Currently Open at animate International

Feb 5th 2021

[Slowhand]

Take Home Gintama’s Own Adorable Elizabeth 1/3rd-Sized Cushion

February 06, 2021 4:13am CST
Hopefully, without any murderous intent!

Scriptwriter, Mangaka and DJ Daisuke Nishijima’s Subecho Manga Gets Adapted Into a Card Game

posted on 2021-02-06 16:45 EST by Choo Sum Lee

Complete Your Cozy Camping Gear Collection With These Yuru Camp Sierra Cups

posted on 2021-02-06 17:45 EST by Choo Sum Lee

Gintoki, Kagura And Shinpachi Show Their “Cool” Side in uno X Gintama Collab

posted on 2021-02-06 19:45 EST by Choo Sum Lee

22+ Anime Valentines Gifts for Your Weeb Loving Partner

2021-02-06T00:00:00Z

[Slowhand]

Rem Goes Demonic in Superb New Shibuya Scramble Figure

February 07, 2021 2:07am CST
You’ve never seen a Re:ZERO figure like this before!

Pet the God Doggo in Hololive VTuber Korone’s 1st Figure from Spiritale

February 07, 2021 4:59am CST
The prototype Korone figure is as cute as the real one!

Sailor Moon’s mentor cat Luna transforms into bread, looks adorable and delicious

2021-02-07T13:00:00Z
Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibi Moon cheesecake also appear to celebrate anime’s new movie.

Survey ranks the most popular Japanese curry dishes during winter

2021-02-07T17:30:00Z
We all love Japanese curry, but what’s the most popular way to serve it this season?

Miso soup capsule toys look good enough to eat, come with recipes to make the real thing!【Photos】

2021-02-08T01:30:00Z
Miniature models give us a big appetite for Japan’s favorite comfort food.

[Slowhand]

Pre-orders for KID Pop-Up Store Commemorative Goods are Currently Open at animate International

Feb 8th 2021

Relive the 90s with Digimon and Demon Slayer-themed Virtual Pets

by Premium Bandai, Feb 8th 2021

We test Nissin’s new longer-than-ever-before instant noodles to see how they measure up

2021-02-08T16:00:00Z
Nissin claims these noodles are their longest ever, and we’re here to put that claim to the test.

Goblin Slayer Star Yuichiro Umehara Takes Romantic Lead in Adult Acne Short Film

February 08, 2021 10:10am CST
ACNEO skin care line animates contest-winning story on the theme “Recently Beautiful?”

Most Relatable Pokémon Psyduck Gets a Precious Necklace from U-TREASURE

February 08, 2021 10:32am CST
International orders are open for the jewelry in silver, gold, and platinum

KONOSUBA Anime’s OP Comes to Life in Amazing New Megumin Figure

February 08, 2021 11:22am CST
Time for some REAL explosion magic!

Nobita-kun magazine celebrates the legacy of Doraemon with eight quality bonus prizes

2021-02-09T01:00:00Z
This special, lovingly crafted issue was released in celebration of Doraemon’s 50th anniversary. Even its price is symbolic.

Shake Shack Japan rolls out three sakura cherry blossom-themed drinks for 2021

2021-02-09T03:00:00Z
Because Japan loves to enjoy cherry blossom season even before the flowers are here.

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We serve a hot dish of the five best stand-and-eat soba restaurants in one area of Tokyo

2021-02-09T06:00:00Z
Our resident soba connoisseur hones in on the best eateries in the Akihabara and Okachimachi neighborhoods of Tokyo in this closely contested ranking.

Go Sightseeing in Official Laid-Back Camp Rental Cars

February 09, 2021 8:17am CST
Rin and Nadeshiko models now available to rent in Shizuoka

Re:ZERO’s Frederica and Petra Join the Tea Party as New KDcolle Figures

February 09, 2021 10:48am CST
The duo are now available for pre-order, to be released later this year

Team Liquid Esports Organization Launches Naruto Shippuden Apparel Line on February 12

posted on 2021-02-09 17:45 EST by Kim Morrissy

New Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Watches Inspired by Eight Hashira

Feb 9th 2021

Goodbye katanuki? Japanese festival game may go extinct thanks to the pandemic

2021-02-10T01:30:00Z
The only makers of katanuki pieces may have to close their doors forever if the pandemic continues much longer.

We try 7-Eleven’s newly recreated Pork Ramen and are blown away by its level of perfection

2021-02-10T04:00:00Z
This ready-made, microwavable ramen comes close to something you can get in a restaurant!

These beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms are actually beautiful Japanese marshmallows!

2021-02-10T04:30:00Z
A sweet sign of spring.