Figures & Collectibles News & Articles

[Slowhand]

Attack on Titan Pin Badge Set Pre-Sale Till July 19 14:59 (JST)

Jul 13th 2021

We create a Japanese izakaya pub at home with an amazing all-in-one kitchen gadget

2021-07-13T06:00:00Z
Join us for a Japanese-style pub meal at our place, complete with hot sake and snacks that are super easy to make!

Traditional noodles undergo a cute evolution in Kawaii Company’s new rainbow somen

2021-07-13T14:00:00Z
These five flavors of cute and colorful Miwa somen are just in time to brighten up your summer.

Evangelion LCL ice cream is real and the new taste of summer in Japan

2021-07-13T16:00:00Z
We mustn’t run away from this bold new frontier in frozen desserts.

We try a Tokyo luxury hotel’s fancy Cup Noodle buffet items, eat best curry noodles of our lives

2021-07-13T17:45:00Z
If you’ve ever wondered what fancy dishes with instant noodles would look like, look no further than the Keio Plaza Hotel!

Nintendo and Luxury Watchmaker TAG Heuer Combine To Release Limited-Edition Super Mario Smartwatch

July 13, 2021 6:43pm CDT
2,000 pieces to be released with high-end price tag to match

Add a feathered friend to your restroom with the retro derpy duck brush holder

2021-07-12T15:00:00Z

Sanrio character My Sweet Piano releases limited edition collaboration to celebrate her birthday

2021-07-12T15:00:00Z

New t-shirts let you keep your favorite Sanrio characters in a pouch on your belly

2021-07-12T15:00:00Z

Japanese coffee house Komeda’s egg-loaded Pizza Toast is a breakfast of big eaters

2021-07-12T15:00:00Z

Domino’s Japan serves up the definitive taste of Japan with 4-flavor Nippon pizza

2021-07-12T15:00:00Z

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Dagashi review: We tried 7 flavors of Umaibō, Japan’s top “tasty stick” snack [News Crossing]

2021-07-13T15:00:00Z

Singapore’s Largest Anime Retail Brand Hakken! Officially Launches Second Outlet in VivoCity

Jul 14th 2021

Domino’s Pizza Japan apologizes for freaking out Londoner with fish and chips pizza, offers free pie

2021-07-14T05:00:00Z
Tongue-in-cheek tweet leads to offer for free pizza in the belly.

Brawlers Stay Hydrated with Baki x Suntory Sparkling Water Collab

July 14, 2021 8:18am CDT
Collaboration includes TV spots and promotional art of Keisuke Itagaki’s fighters enjoying cool drinks

Blue Bottle Coffee’s limited-time shaved ice dessert is exquisite

2021-07-14T14:00:00Z
Kakigori, Japan’s beloved summertime sweet, gets a Blue Bottle makeover.

Super-expensive capsule toys – Trying out Japan’s Premium Gachapon machine【Photos】

2021-07-14T17:30:00Z
Bandai’s top-of-the-line capsule toys are expensive enough that you can’t buy them with coins,

Tamashii Nations Heads to California for Santa Monica Pop-Up Shop Offering Fans Exclusive and Limited-Edition Collectibles Starting July 16

Jul 14th 2021
Santa Monica Store Will Be Open from July 16 – September 26 and Showcase an Array of Toys, Action Figures and Model Kits Featuring Characters from Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball, Gundam and More

Japan’s Chin Rest Mochi Smartphone Arm Cushion is for seasoned couch potatoes

2021-07-13T15:00:00Z

Celebrate the 20 years of Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away with actual Hopping Lantern lamp

2021-07-13T15:00:00Z

[Psychopuppet]

S-Style Coconut and Azuki are in-stock at GoodSmile Global Online Shop as of this morning.

Coconut: Swimsuit Ver. | GOODSMILE GLOBAL ONLINE SHOP

Azuki: Swimsuit Ver. | GOODSMILE GLOBAL ONLINE SHOP

Azuki seems to have gotten plenty of stock in Japan ,but Coconut they seemed to have underestimated the demand for a busty tan Heterochromia Maine Coon Cat Girl in a swimsuit .

[Slowhand]

Okonomiyaki taiyaki: Sweet and savoury combination confuses the senses

2021-07-15T13:00:00Z
We love okonomiyaki and we love taiyaki, but will we love okonomiyaki taiyaki?

SOUP ONLY – serving up noodle-less Tantanmen in the battle against food wastage

2021-07-14T15:00:00Z

Tirol Chocolate and Kanro Purégumi collaboration is the perfect bite-sized snack for summer

2021-07-14T15:00:00Z

Japanese printing company’s witty business cards reveal the smile behind your mask

2021-07-14T15:00:00Z

Cafe’s “sustainable” summer delights include boozy sudachi gin, gazpacho tomato shaved ice

2021-07-14T15:00:00Z

‘Cells at Work!’ merchandise pop-up shop set to open in Shibuya, Tokyo

2021-07-14T15:00:00Z

Introducing Haagen Daz’s ‘Caramel Party’ ice cream bar, a literal party in the mouth for caramel lovers

2021-07-14T15:00:00Z

Lawson Japan serves up carbs on carbs with their new French Fry Bread

2021-07-16T03:00:00Z
Finally, a competitor for yakisoba bread has arrived.

[MaouSadao]

@Slowhand

but will we love okonomiyaki taiyaki?

Even if they don’t, I know someone who will absolutely love it

[Slowhand]

Kamen Rider & Tamagotchi Team Up For Rider-Raising Toys

July 16, 2021 7:38am CDT
Collaboration celebrates the 50th anniversary of Kamen Rider and the 25th anniversary of Tamagotchi

Naomi Osaka’s dream of having her own Barbie doll comes true

2021-07-16T06:00:00Z
The designer got the Olympic athlete right down to her freckles.

The weird thing about Domino’s Japan’s Fish and Chips Pizza isn’t the fish or chips【Taste test】

2021-07-16T17:30:00Z
We try the pizza that shocked the world and get a jolt of our own.

Japan has “Matcha Ink”…that you can drink?

2021-07-16T17:30:00Z
These matcha delicacies are gorgeous, and so is their packaging!

Bandai Pop-Up Shop to Sell Dragon Ball, Demon Slayer Goods for Limited Time

2021-07-16T04:00:00Z
Bandai opens a pop-up shop focused on Tamashii Nations, its line of collector-focused figures for series such as Dragon Ball, Demon Slayer and more.

Over 70 types of food & beverages! New style Japanese café is now open in Tokyo!

2021-07-15T15:00:00Z

Cute and Cuddly Chiikawa hosts cafe event at shopping malls across Japan

2021-07-15T15:00:00Z

Awesome figure of Mechagodzilla from Godzilla vs. Kong is 190 mm tall & features moving action

2021-07-15T15:00:00Z

[Slowhand]

Health Food Calorie Mate Brings Together an All-Star Animator Line-up for Commercial

July 17, 2021 12:52am CDT
Jun Aoki (Pop Team Epic) directed a myriad of animators including JUJUTSU KAISEN’s Shingo Yamashita

Protect Your Assets with Evangelion A.T. Field Boxers

July 17, 2021 1:05pm CDT
New line of Eva goods includes undies, pass cases, carabiners, and more

We try chain restaurant miso ramen in Paris and find a slice of home overseas【Pics】

2021-07-17T23:30:00Z
Sometimes the most familiar things in life spring up in the most unexpected of places.

Super cute character shaved ice desserts arriving at Moomin Cafe for Moomin Day this summer

2021-07-16T15:00:00Z

Spirited Away’s No-Face appears on awesome Kaonashi traditional Japanese crafts

2021-07-16T15:00:00Z

[Slowhand]

Japan’s brain wave-reading cat ears are back, with a brand-new twist!

2021-07-18T15:30:00Z
Mood-sensing ears for catgirls and catboys smash crowdfunding goal.

A summer-time tropical paradise appears at Yoyogi’s TREE by NAKED cafe

2021-07-17T15:00:00Z

Keep things cool this summer with this dark and handsome soy sauce flavoured kakigori

2021-07-17T15:00:00Z

[Slowhand]

Osaka gyoza chain teaches simple way to take your gyoza to the next level【SoraKitchen】

2021-07-19T05:00:00Z
Super easy, super affordable, and super delicious.

Good Smile Rolls out PUI PUI Molcar Nendoroids and Moderoids

July 19, 2021 4:55pm CDT
The cavy cars will seat your favorite Nendo

Muji releases a new boba tea kit and we taste test it at home【Taste test】

2021-07-20T01:15:00Z
Why go out for boba when you can just make it at home?

We try a new natto coffee ice cream that took 17 months to perfect

2021-07-20T03:00:00Z
Tokyo cafe finds a way to use natto’s sticky texture to create a dessert like Turkish ice cream.

[Psychopuppet]

Up for Pre-order:

Nendoroid Pecorine

Nendoroid Illyasviel von Einzbern

[Series5Ranger]

I’m getting both lol

[Slowhand]

New summer ice cream-flavored mini KitKats come with a serving of summer homework topics

2021-07-20T05:00:00Z
Japanese kids can exercise their mouths and minds by participating in a contest to brainstorm ideas about the future.

23 flavors, five top recommendations for the wide world of Kikkoman soy milk【Taste test】

2021-07-20T17:30:00Z
Because 23 is too many to say “I’ll just drink all of them,” unless you’re us, that is.

Get Ready for a Magical Transformation with CR Loves: Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card!

July 20, 2021 2:00pm CDT
Available for pre-order until August 2nd!

Casio And Bandai Namco Collab for Casio Vintage x Pac Man Wristwatch

July 20, 2021 2:42pm CDT
Latest model in vintage series debuts in August

Get this molting crab plushie from Felissimo for the sea creature fan in your life

2021-07-21T01:00:00Z
Show off your appreciation for sea critters with these highly detailed toys!

Mr. Sato falls for the biggest egg sandwich he’s ever seen…but what does it look like inside?

2021-07-21T03:30:00Z
“The sun egg sandwich” is 20 centimeters (7.87 inches) in diameter and is on a mission to become a new famous local product of Saitama Prefecture.

[Slowhand]

Walking Bingo: A clever alternative to adventure games like Pokémon GO

2021-07-21T17:30:00Z
How many everyday Japanese icons can you find on a neighbourhood stroll?

Guilt-free snacking with 129-calorie bags of faux fried pork Innocent Tonkatsu

2021-07-22T01:00:00Z
Your mouth will never be lonely again.

Japan’s Super Colossal Mega Parfait is so freakishly huge it comes in a beer pitcher【Taste test】

2021-07-22T03:15:00Z
A dessert big enough for you and a couple friends…or one Mr. Sato.

[Slowhand]

Eva Units 1 and 2 Get Crabby With These New Crayfish Figures

July 22, 2021 3:10am CDT
Yes, really! Crayfish painted in the Evangelion colors

Crunchyroll Teams Up with Otaku Lamps for Official Anime LED Lamps!

July 22, 2021 11:00am CDT
DARLING in the FRANXX, given, Bungo Stray Dogs, and more can light up your life

Tokyo cafe serves special drinks and desserts for your anime crush, welcomes otaku/fujoshi diners

2021-07-23T03:00:00Z
If your definition of the perfect table for two is one for you and your 2-D oshi, you’ll want to stop by this kominka cafe.

[Slowhand]

The crazy ordeal of putting together Japan’s 366-piece sushi plastic model kit【Photos】

2021-07-23T15:15:00Z
Every single grain of rice is its own individual piece.

Who’s ready to make poop cakes with this Japanese cooking gadget?【Photos】

2021-07-23T17:30:00Z
For chefs who think a dessert would look great if it looked like crap.

Get Your Own Butterfly Mansion Pajamas and Nap Like a Demon Slayer

July 23, 2021 4:33pm CDT
New Bancolle! satin pajamas let you rest up Tanjiro style

Taco Bell Japan brings back the Naked Chicken Taco, much to our satisfaction 【Taste Test】

2021-07-24T01:00:00Z
Don’t you love it when the best menu items make a comeback?

[Psychopuppet]

@Slowhand

Every single grain of rice is its own individual piece.

that !

[Slowhand]

All 47 Starbucks Japan’s local Jimoto Frappuccinos, ranked by calorie count, plus what each one is

2021-07-24T13:30:00Z
The top one has almost as many calories as a Yoshinoya meal, but yes, we still plan to drink as many as we can.

Taco Bell’s anime mecha commercial has us emotionally invested in nacho fries【Video】

2021-07-24T16:00:00Z
“Fry Force” tugs at our arteries in a slightly different way than Taco Bell usually does.

[Slowhand]

Lawson now giving customers who bring their own tumblers an even better discount on coffee drinks

2021-07-25T05:00:00Z
It’s nicer than Starbucks’ 20-yen discount!

A visit to Japan’s adorable cat bread cafe to try their trendy new cat cream bun【Photos】

2021-07-25T15:00:00Z
Maritozzos have captured Japan’s sweets-loving heart this summer, and this one looks like it could meow.

You can own Spirited Away’s cursed witch’s contract seal in real life【Photos】

2021-07-25T17:30:00Z
Thankfully buying the Studio Ghibli artifact gets you out of the death-to-thieves part of its lore.

Shaman King Makes a Delicious Return at Upcoming Collab Café

July 25, 2021 10:10pm CDT
Dine on series-inspired dishes and check out the adorable key art

[Slowhand]

Daiso has awesome, and super-affordable, background boards for your anime figure photos!【Pics】

2021-07-26T16:15:00Z
Japan’s favorite 100 yen shop helps solve an otaku problem (two if you count leaving us with more cash to buy new figures).

Second round of One Piece inspired wedding dresses now on sale

2021-07-26T17:30:00Z
Look as elegant as Carrot, Hancock… even Big Mom!

Japan’s BT21 Cafe returns to major cities for summer 2021 with adorable character dishes

2021-07-25T15:00:00Z

Super popular gluten free cheese terrine store opens up new store in Roppongi Hills

2021-07-25T15:00:00Z

Forget kaiten-zushi, how about conveyor belt yakiniku instead?

2021-07-25T15:00:00Z

“I couldn’t hire a model”: Photo of manga artist in his 40s wearing the tee he designed goes viral

2021-07-25T15:00:00Z

Robotech Reveals New Apparel, Figures and More

2021-07-26T14:45:00Z
Robotech’s Comic-Con@Home panel reveals a slew of new apparel, art books, figures and other merchandise based on the classic series.

Tokyo’s new frozen ramen vending machines are brain-breakingly amazing【Taste test】

2021-07-27T03:30:00Z
Ramen Stock 24 baffles our minds and delights our souls.

[LadyOfWicca]

Shoeface, which turns old kimono and traditional Japanese garments into stylish shoelaces, opens international online store

2021-07-26T15:00:00Z

Good Smile Previews Utterly Breathtaking US$500 Cardcaptor Sakura Figure from CLAMP

July 27, 2021 5:35am EDT
The 52,000 yen (US$473) is up for pre-order through Good Smile

New sake earrings let you wear your love for Japanese rice wine on your ears

2021-07-27T13:00:00Z
Pay homage to Japan’s traditional drinking culture with unique eye-catching jewellery.

Lactic acid bacteria Pikachu ice cream and Poké Ball ice cream cake appear at Baskin-Robbins Japan

2021-07-27T15:00:00Z
Poké Ball ice cream scoop containers also return as part of 31 Poké Summer celebration.

Casio partners with Pac-Man for a new but vintage-looking digital watch

2021-07-28T01:00:00Z
Relive the thrill of this classic arcade game every time you need to tell the time.

Kyoto cotton candy brings us the taste of a traditional Japanese festival

2021-07-28T03:00:00Z
Specialty sweets maker pops up in Tokyo for a limited time.

Japan’s Ajinomoto sells veggie drink made with sustainable superfood Wolffia globosa

2021-07-26T15:00:00Z

Japanese produce stand goods to be saved in industry-government-academia collaboration

2021-07-26T15:00:00Z