Figures & Collectibles News & Articles

Life-size giant freshwater stingray blankets to go on sale in Japan if enough people want them

2022-08-20T13:00:00Z
You always said you wanted a giant stingray blanket, but now it’s time to put your money where your mouth is.

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Our reporter buys a tiny kiddie pool from Daiso, has entirely too much fun with it

2022-08-20T23:30:00Z
Look, it’s really hot out, okay?

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Häagen-Dazs Japan’s Yuzu Green Tea Float — How to make the super-easy matcha summer dessert drink

2022-08-21T05:00:00Z
Recipe lets you go from plain green tea ice cream to fancy, photogenic matcha sweets in just a few minutes.

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Nope, these AREN’T eels — Gunma Prefecture’s ‘Nasu no Kabayaki’ blows our reporter’s mind

2022-08-21T10:00:00Z
Our reporter was craving some grilled eel, but ended up with something even more delicious!

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Our writer falls victim to Katsuya’s new Full Power Egg

2022-08-21T13:00:00Z
This egg is not for the faint of heart.

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Is Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated Shiba Inu tissue cover a good boy?

2022-08-22T01:30:00Z
There’s only one place to keep a dog like this.

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Japanese restaurant serves up the biggest sushi we’ve ever seen!

2022-08-22T03:00:00Z
Conveyor belt sushi chain goes big with its servings.

Japanese hotel’s $1,100 Christmas cake is an all-edible jewel box full of surprises

2022-08-21T15:00:00Z

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Daiso vs. Seria: Which sells the better egg white whipper? We find out【SoraKitchen】

2022-08-22T05:00:00Z
Two major 100-yen stores go head-to-head in a thrilling time-attack race!

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Urusei Yatsura Collabs with Hardcore Chocolate for Punky T-Shirts

August 22, 2022 11:22am CDT
Tees are now on sale in the Shonen Sunday Premium Shop

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Mackerel chips coming to Japan…for gamers!

2022-08-22T17:30:00Z
Not fish and chips, now the fish is the chips!

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Monpoké baby brand now sells customizable Pokémon baby rings for the little love of your life

2022-08-23T01:00:00Z
Babies can finally get a fun-sized version of a Pokéring to match the grownups.

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Discount vending machine in Japan serves up Caramel Popcorn Soda

2022-08-23T03:00:00Z
And we’re not sure how we feel about it.

Unboxing the McDonald’s French Fry Snack Maker【Review】

2022-08-23T05:00:00Z
Will this retro toy turn out to be a cool gadget or worthless garbage?

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Popcorn shrimp udon, as in noodles with popcorn and shrimp, now on the menu in Tokyo【Taste test】

2022-08-23T15:00:00Z
A taste test so strange there’s only one man for the job!

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- Gets Stylish Accessories From SuperGroupies

August 23, 2022 12:02pm CDT
Merch line led by lavishly designed watches, bags and wallets for Ultimate Madoka and Devil Homura

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Capcom Cafe releases menu for limited-time Monster Hunter: Sunbreak cafe

2022-08-23T17:30:00Z
Ever wanted to eat a Fluffy Bunny Dango? Now’s your chance.

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Fushigi Yûgi Manga Celebrates 30th Anniversary With New Shop

posted on 2022-08-23 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Series will get new oneshot manga on September 28

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mayla classic Collabs with Evangelion for Plug Suit Inspired Earrings

August 23, 2022 5:19pm CDT
Five pairs of “Iconique Ear Objet” are modelled by Ten Yoshii on the fashion brand’s website

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Beautiful Japanese cake looks like a slice of the ocean frozen in time【Photos】

2022-08-24T02:30:00Z
An umi dessert for Umi no Hi.

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Diners are just realizing the generosity of Japanese coffee house’s breakfast set

2022-08-22T15:00:00Z

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Eggslut adds a whole ass eel to a new sandwich in Japan

2022-08-24T03:00:00Z
Ah, the joys of a Japanese summer.

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Okinawa’s Awamori: The Spirit That Survived

2022-08-23T15:00:00Z

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Make beautiful blue ice cream sodas with clear confectionary artist tomei’s soda syrup Reiu

2022-08-23T15:00:00Z

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Adorable Sumikko Gurashi ice cream cake now available at Japan’s Baskin-Robbins

2022-08-23T15:00:00Z

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We try “Melon Bread Style Toast Spread”, designed to turn sliced bread into melon bread

2022-08-24T05:00:00Z
But does it live up to our melon bread-loving expectations?

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Pokémon Electric Cars Will Soon Hit the Streets

posted on 2022-08-24 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Pokémon-themed MINI Concept Aceman car announced at Gamescom

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Japanese burger chain once again releases gourmet bread with incredibly long name

2022-08-23T15:00:00Z

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Japan’s famous Pokemon manhole covers become cool ‘Pokefuta’ souvenir accessories

2022-08-23T15:00:00Z

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Cardcaptor Sakura earrings collection is jewellery fit for a magical girl

2022-08-24T15:00:00Z

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Japan’s Kirby Cafes mark release of Kirby’s Dream Buffet game with limited-time-only dessert

2022-08-24T15:00:00Z

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Holy noodles! Japanese restaurant serves up some very unusual udon

2022-08-25T13:00:00Z
Food for thought, in more ways than one.

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Toei Animation Ties Up With Swiss Watch Brand Swatch For Dragon Ball Z Tie-In

August 25, 2022 12:07pm CDT
Line of watches represents fan favorite characters

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Genderbent Terry Bogard Bishoujo Statue Slated For April 2023

posted on 2022-08-25 14:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Kotobukiya adds Terry from SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy to its Bishoujo lineup

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Evas at work! Evangelion assist suit wants to protect your lower back【Photos】

2022-08-26T01:00:00Z
Workplace equipment aimed at the hearts, and lower backs, of anime fans.

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There’s something fishy about this Rengoku bread spread and French people might not like it

2022-08-24T15:00:00Z

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Calendar of photos from often maligned train otaku community to be sold by JR East

2022-08-26T03:00:00Z
Finally, some train photography without any head trauma or swearing.

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Japanese retro coffee house has a very cool way of serving your iced coffee

2022-08-25T15:00:00Z

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We tried the only raw milk legally sold in Japan [Review]

2022-08-25T15:00:00Z

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Burger King Japan guarantees new chicken sandwich is bigger than your phone with weird promotion

2022-08-26T13:10:00Z
If you’ve got a big phone and a big appetite, this is the deal for you.

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Celebrate your oshi’s birthday in style with this fully customizable cake

2022-08-26T15:10:00Z
The cake comes in 24 different colours and a whole load of possibilities!

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PHOTOS: Wonder Festival Brings the Figures and Fun for Summer 2022

August 26, 2022 10:00am CDT
All the big booths were back with all the newest figures

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Eat Cake (And More) at Rose of Versailles 50th Anniversary Café

August 26, 2022 11:44am CDT
The collaboration will take place right next to the upcoming exhibition

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Figurama to Release Vampire Hunter D Anime Figure

Aug 26th 2022

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Which Japanese conveyer belt sushi chain has the tastiest sea snail, if any?【Taste test】

2022-08-27T01:00:00Z
Our reporter didn’t have high hopes for this taste test…Did it surpass his expectations?

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Japanese vending machine is the first of its kind, operated by a local business

2022-08-27T03:15:00Z
A fun and tasty way to support the local economy.

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The surprisingly high quality instant curries of 7-Eleven Japan

2022-08-25T15:00:00Z

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A whole new way to eat somen noodles: Homemade somen canapés!【SoraKitchen】

2022-08-27T05:00:00Z
This recipe will change the way you look at somen!

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Studio Ghibli releases new line of Totoro rings designed to be both jewellery and figurines

2022-08-27T07:00:00Z
A new way to show your love for My Neighbour Totoro.

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Adult version of popular Japanese candy Nerunerunerune coming in September

2022-08-27T07:00:00Z
Nary a Nerunerunerune like it.

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Ever wanted a sumo sandwich? New baked goods line gets stamp of approval from wrestlers in Japan

2022-08-27T17:30:00Z
Fighting food enters the ring for the September Grand Tournament.

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A Japanese tea house for inside your house? Tokyo company wants to offer micro chashitsu overseas

2022-08-28T05:00:00Z
Asakusa tea ceremony school creates a sanctuary you can build inside your living room.

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Mystery of modama: What is this sashimi we found for the first time on Yakushima?【Taste test】

2022-08-28T13:30:00Z
It’s some kind of fish…probably…

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ONKYO Collabs to Create Sake Infused with the Music of Mr. Osomatsu

August 28, 2022 9:11am CDT
“Osomatsu-sake” is now on sale, along with tie-in goods

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Autumn is on the way, and that means it’s time for fried chicken fried egg sandwiches in Japan

2022-08-28T15:00:00Z
Tsukimi sandwiches on their way back to KFC Japan, in katsu and non-katsu forms.

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We try Amazon Japan’s lowest rated portable washing machine

2022-08-28T17:30:00Z
Our latest foray into the world of low rated products makes us want to throw in the towel.

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Kyoto curry bread comes with a very special filling

2022-08-29T02:30:00Z
Karepan gets a specialty upgrade at this renowned bakery.

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“Cola Float Sour” canned cocktail is a grown-up twist on a kids’ favorite from yesteryear

2022-08-27T15:00:00Z

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Godiva Japan’s beverage tour of regional tastes continues with Okinawa purple sweet potato

2022-08-27T15:00:00Z

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My Melody and Kuromi star in adorable autumn puddings from Sanrio and Japanese pudding store

2022-08-27T15:00:00Z

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Find your favorite rice topping from local specialties of Japan’s 47 prefectures

2022-08-27T15:00:00Z

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Starbucks Japan announces first of its 2022 fall menu, designed by Starbucks employees

2022-08-29T03:00:00Z
Get into the spirit of fall right off the bat with these tasty-looking upcoming items from Starbucks.

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Japan’s new instant curry rice delivers a “perfect nutrition” in one cup

2022-08-28T15:00:00Z

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From the TV anime, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Maki Zen’in will be released by Kotobukiya as a scale figure!

by Kotobukiya (Paid Advertisement), Aug 29th 2022
Maki Zen’in comes to life in a powerful stance gripping the special grade cursed tool Playful Cloud.

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Sous chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant makes hot dogs classy in Tokyo

2022-08-29T05:00:00Z
Baby Hotdog Cafe proves that simple dogs can sometimes be the best.

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Studio Ghibli releases a Catbus clock in Japan with loads of cute details

2022-08-29T06:00:00Z
This cat’s moving parts will mesmerise you.

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Pizza Hut’s new rice pizzas debut in Japan, but are they any good?

2022-08-29T15:00:00Z
Not every topping is a perfect match for rice instead of pizza dough.

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We try Japanese cafe Komeda Coffee’s summer desserts that are so big, they’re overflowing

2022-08-30T01:15:00Z
Hope you don’t mind getting a little messy.

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Seapoodle Cup Noodle flavor is on the way, sounds absolutely delicious (except for the name)

2022-08-30T03:00:00Z
Don’t worry, no poodles are harmed in the making of Seapoodle.

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Japanese jeweler’s taiyaki cake charm can be your fish knight in shining armor

2022-08-28T15:00:00Z

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Yatterman, Speed Racer, and More Classic Anime Stars Appear on Collab Canned Coffee

August 30, 2022 9:41am CDT
Limited-edition Pokka Coffee cans have inspirational messages for fellow 50-year-olds

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PHOTOS: Evangelion Crossing Expo Uncovers Series’ Merch History

August 30, 2022 10:00am CDT
We discover the weirdest, and oddest, goods from Evangelion’s past

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Studio Ghibli suncatchers recreate ‘wind scenes’ from Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle and more

2022-08-29T15:00:00Z

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The taste of old-fashioned Japanese “cream soda” in a gummy candy

2022-08-29T15:00:00Z

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This handy “Cat Help Memo Book” is great for providing for your pets in a worst-case scenario

2022-08-31T01:30:00Z
But filling it out it will make you sentimental!

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“The devil made me do it!” Mr Sato eats cheese bread ramen in Tokyo

2022-08-31T02:15:00Z
Japanese noodle restaurant chain adds a decadent offering to its menu at select locations.

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Godiva Japan’s rabbit and moon chocolate for Tsukimi is the perfect treat for moon-viewing

2022-08-30T15:00:00Z

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Japan’s Mister Donut reveals adorable and spooky lineup of Halloween character doughnuts for fall

2022-08-30T15:00:00Z

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KFC Japan’s Tsukimi lineup returns with chicken sandwiches inspired by the autumn moon festival

2022-08-30T15:00:00Z

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7-Eleven Japan celebrates One Piece Film Red with traditional Shanks and Luffy sweets

2022-08-30T15:00:00Z

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We fell in love with the perfect pancakes and loaded French toast of a popular retro Japanese coffee house

2022-08-30T15:00:00Z

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Japanese honey toast is breathtakingly large, contains two litres of ice cream

2022-08-31T05:00:00Z
Bread and ice cream reaches new heights at this restaurant.

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Japanese burger chain adds mochi sticky rice to its moon-viewing sandwiches

2022-08-31T13:00:00Z
Fast food chain throws caution to the wind by adding a deadly ingredient to its menu.

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Celebrate 15 Years of Hatsune Miku with Summery 1/7 Scale Figure

August 31, 2022 10:06am CDT
“Midsummer Fireworks” figure from F:NEX and POPPRO is now up for pre-order

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Pass the Pui Pui Molcar Driving Test with New Tamagotchi

posted on 2022-08-31 11:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Bandai will release the portable pets as part of its second wave in the Tamagotchi nano series on February 4 for 2860 yen.

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Loungefly Reveals My Hero Academia Cosplay Mini Backpack and Wallet

August 31, 2022 1:00pm CDT
Two officially licensed products exclusively revealed to Crunchyroll News along with prototype images

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Spreadable coffee to put on your toast going on sale in Japan

2022-09-01T02:00:00Z
Coffee and toast for breakfast, but without the coffee cup.

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Studio Ghibli’s Totoro jewellery doubles up as awesome stand-alone decorative figures

2022-08-30T15:00:00Z

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‘Crystal candy’ shop unveils Japan’s first kohakuto vending machine for magical sweets 24/7

2022-08-30T15:00:00Z

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“Which convenience store’s tuna mayo rice balls are best?”: Cooking YouTuber gives her opinion

2022-08-30T15:00:00Z

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McDonald’s releases new Sukiyaki Tsukimi Burger in Japan for moon viewing season 2022

2022-09-01T05:00:00Z
Plus a new McFlurry, dipping sauce, and more burgers to round out this year’s collection.

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Promare Anime Film Protects Fans With Disaster Prevention Kit

September 01, 2022 4:07am CDT
Burning Rescue comes to the actual rescue!

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Tasting Starbucks Japan’s new autumn Frappuccino, created around the theme of “Our Harvest Table”

2022-09-01T13:30:00Z
The taste of Japanese autumn in a cup!

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Japanese hot sandwich maker dessert heaven: Making a jumbo obanyaki the easy way【Recipe】

2022-09-02T01:00:00Z
Who’s got time for sandwiches when there are delicious Japanese sweets to be made?

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Arcade game coin slot capsule toys bring coin-op style to your home or office【Photos】

2022-09-02T03:00:00Z
A clever way to preserve a fading part of video game design.

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Zoids Teases 40th-Anniversary Celebration for This Fall

September 02, 2022 1:55am CDT
The mecha model kits franchise started in 1982

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You Can Rock Jolyne Cujoh’s Look Without Even Going To Jail

posted on 2022-09-02 16:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean G.D.st JAIL jacket replicates Green Dolphin Street Prison’s logo

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1st Ever Official Maid-Sama! Apparel Comes To North America

posted on 2022-09-02 17:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Little River releases fashion collection on September 17

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Mass outbreak of Gengar at Pokémon Café means spooky yet delicious food is on the menu

2022-09-03T01:00:00Z
One of Pokémon’s original 151 gets its moment in the sun.

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Maguro mountain! Giant sashimi bowls of this Ginza restaurant are even bigger than promised

2022-09-03T03:00:00Z
Why did we eat this mountain? Because it was there.

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Now in Japan you can buy just a few individual grapes in a small pack

2022-09-01T15:00:00Z

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Japanese artist’s shiba inu macarons are just too cute to eat!

2022-09-01T15:00:00Z

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Not just instant noodles: We sampled one of the amazing freeze-dried meals you can buy in Japan

2022-09-01T15:00:00Z

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Matsuya’s Gorogoro Chicken Curry now comes in retort form…but is it as good as the original?

2022-09-03T05:00:00Z
The Church of Gorochiki may have a second god to worship!

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Plantopia Figure Project Launches Kickstarter Campaign

posted on 2022-09-03 02:24 EDT by Adriana Hazra
Campaign reaches goal to support production of figures, future anime production

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Nissin creates new combination Cup Noodles and we tried them all (by mixing them ourselves)

2022-09-03T13:00:00Z
We gave ourselves a preview of the new Super Combination Cup Noodles!

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Bikkuri Donkey isn’t only good for hamburger steaks–their breakfast is bomb too!

2022-09-04T00:00:00Z
And once you try their Potato Salad Toast…you won’t want to order anything else!

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Squid-themed ice cream comes to Baskin-Robbins Japan, but it’s OK because it’s a Nintendo tie-in

2022-09-04T09:00:00Z
It’s like a Splatoon match in our mouth, and everyone’s invited to this taste test!

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What’s inside these 7-Eleven lucky bags?

2022-09-05T01:30:00Z
Only available when a new branch opens, the contents are sure to please lovers of Japanese convenience stores!

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Sweet! Mister Donut’s sweet potato donuts are here to get us into the autumn dessert mood ASAP

2022-09-05T03:00:00Z
We try all five of the chain’s autumn treats before the summer heat has fully faded.

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The Butter Drink, Japanese convenience store’s new drinkable butter, has people perplexed

2022-09-03T15:00:00Z

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The 1st Live Commerce Project: Shojokageki Revuestarlight at canimesse on September 12

Sep 5th 2022

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Add Princess Style to Your Wardrobe with Sailor Moon Eternal Necklaces

September 05, 2022 10:13am CDT
BanColle! will be selling the reproduction necklaces from the films for a limited time

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McDonald’s Japan reveals little known moneysaver on their exclusive nighttime menu

2022-09-04T15:00:00Z

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Gummies co-produced by anime singer LiSA go on sale in Japan

2022-09-04T15:00:00Z

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Komi Can’t Communicate Heroine Shoko Becomes A Hair Care Product Ambassador

September 05, 2022 9:40pm CDT
The tagline: “Beautiful hair gives you courage.”

Japan’s moon-viewing tsukimi sandwiches get anime upgrade with Sailor Moon collaboration that makes too much sense

2022-09-05T15:00:00Z

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Clever Japanese glass design lets you know what you’re drinking

2022-09-05T15:00:00Z

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Disney Store and Cup Noodles collab on goods featuring Mickey, Donald and Goofy exercising

2022-09-05T15:00:00Z

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Touhou Project Officially Licensed Fashion Items

Sep 6th 2022

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Fashion Brand BanColle! Releases Magical Sailor Moon Ear Cuffs

September 06, 2022 8:00am CDT
“Volume 1” of the new line is inspired by the Inner Guardians

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Sailor Moon sausage sandwiches appear at Mos Burger in time for Japan’s moon-viewing season

2022-09-06T13:20:00Z
”In the name of moon-viewing, it’s delicious!”

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Attack on Titan Formal Levi Pop! is Dressed to Kill in the Crunchyroll Store!

September 06, 2022 12:00pm CDT
This exclusive Pop! figure is limited, so strike while the ODM Gear is hot

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The Forger Family And Associates Feature On Cute And New SPY x FAMILY Merch

September 06, 2022 12:04pm CDT
Keychains, t-shirts and charms round out new merch line from LIBERTAS DREAM

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A whole new way to eat katsu: Cold katsu soba【Taste test】

2022-09-06T17:20:00Z
We’ve never met a pork cutlet we didn’t love, but will that streak continue?

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Attack on Titan Sake Hits the United States

posted on 2022-09-06 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
A sake tasting set is now available in the United States through the Takasan online

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We try out Japanese candy maker’s recipes for how to make hard candy drinkable【SoraKitchen】

2022-09-07T01:00:00Z
When life gives us hard candies, we make lemonade (and tea).

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Two Shugo Chara! Watches Let You Know When it’s Magical Girl Time

September 07, 2022 10:56am CDT
“Shugo Chara!” and “Amu Hinamori” models are both now available for pre-order

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Japan’s Gelato Pique isn’t a gelato company, so is their gelato any good?

2022-09-07T17:30:00Z
Mr. Sato’s mistaken assumptions lead to a delicious discovery.

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Just horsing around: Museum tee makes shopper think it’s misprinted but the design is intentional

2022-09-06T15:00:00Z

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Why Japanese companies want you to delete the letter “C” from their products

2022-09-06T15:00:00Z

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Diablo Immortal collabs with BK Japan on diabolically garlicky and cheesy burger

2022-09-06T15:00:00Z

New Japanese card game teaches us the different patterns and textures of fish

2022-09-08T13:00:00Z
Know your cherry trout from your rainbow trout to crush your opponent.

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Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon

2022-09-08T18:00:00Z
Our reporter discovers the special feature that makes one kind of common fish at this local eatery a slice above even the fatty tuna.

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This Japanese vending machine wants to help you with the washing up

2022-09-09T02:00:00Z
But how does it compare to what’s on offer at the Lawson convenience store?

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Japan’s top 5 regional burgers ranked for 2022

2022-09-07T15:00:00Z

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Saudi Arabia’s katsu sandwiches with no katsu have Japanese netizens mystified

2022-09-07T15:00:00Z