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“Miss Kobayashi’s Maid Dragon” Swimsuit Figure Teased - Author Responds with Bonus Art

December 28, 2017 4:01pm CST
Pre-orders launch January 12th

Tasty Pocky Boys Expand Their Brand with Takuya Eguchi, Takahiro Sakurai, YĆ«ma Uchida

posted on 2017-12-28 19:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
Glico devises a way for customers to spend real time with their snack sweetie

Show off your badge collection and plushies in this wacky customisable sweater from Japan

December 28, 2017 / Sora News 24
Why hide all your precious limited-edition collectibles and trinkets when you can display them for the world to see?

Ginza Cozy Corner unveils cute range of osechi New Year cakes featuring lucky Japanese symbols

December 29, 2017 / Sora Newa 24
There are more than a dozen cakes in the new collection, all served with sweet toppings that reflect centuries of meaning and symbolism.

Tokyo Station reveals its 10 top-selling sweets for 2017

December 29, 2017 / Sora Newa 24
As 2017 begins to draw to a close, it’s time to look back at the year that was, and for Tokyo Station it was a year filled with glorious sweets.

This beautiful New Year’s cake is a tasty combination of Japanese lucky symbols!

December 29, 2017 / Sora Newa 24
What better way to celebrate the New Year than with a lovely cake in the shape of Mt. Fuji decorated with Japanese symbols of good fortune?

McDonald’s Japan adds three tasty new popcorn drinks to their menu

Dec. 29, 2017 at 04:00 am JST / Japan Today

Sharpen your look with stylish Damascus steel watches modeled after Japanese blades

December 30, 2017 / Sora News 24
Wear a unique, exquisite timepiece filled with Japanese sword tradition on your wrist.

Fate/Grand Order’s Assassin Guards Your Money as Coin Bank

posted on 2017-12-30 16:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

New Japanese takoyaki candy tastes so bad, even the makers doubted it would sell

December 31, 2017 / Sora News 24
But boy were they wrong.

Grapple With Baki’s Yujirƍ Hanma Hug Pillow

posted on 2017-12-31 17:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Snuggle Up With Sailor Moon for New Lottery Goods Campaign

posted on 2017-12-31 18:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

“The IDOLM@STER” Suits up for Tokyu Hands Collab

December 31, 2017 4:40pm CST
Department store and idol franchise will join forces this spring.

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】Celebrate the Year of the Dog with Village Vanguard’s “Cat Lucky Bag 2”

January 1, 2018 / Sora News 24
It’s that time of year again: time to buy bundled discounted good from nearly all of Japan’s major retailers!

Change your luck for the better with the power of ‘omamori’

Jan. 1, 2018 at 06:27 am JST / Japan Today

Two “Love Live!” Series School Uniforms Dominate COSPA’s Cosplay Costume Ranking of 2017

January 02, 2018 1:20am CST
Last year’s winner “Sound! Euphonium”'s winter school uniform ranks fourth

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】Starbucks Japan lucky bag only available to lottery winners this year

January 2, 2018 / Sora News 24
Take a look inside one of Japan’s most exclusive fukubukuro.

Scroll Through 25 Years of Kirby With Paper-Tape Music Box

posted on 2018-01-02 12:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】Celebrate New Year with Studio Ghibli merchandise from Donguri Kyowakoku

January 2, 2018 / Sora News 24

Medicom Toy’s Be@rbrick Figures Add 2nd One Piece Line

posted on 2018-01-02 13:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Feast Your Eyes on These “Mr. Osomatsu”-Inspired Glasses

January 02, 2018 5:47pm CST
JINS PAINT lets you show your love for your favorite Matsuno

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】Krispy Kreme ups their game in these trying times for donuts

January 3, 2018 / Sora News 24
With a simple wish to start your year off with some tasty donuts, Krispy Kreme delivers big in this year’s bag.

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】Meg tries her luck with a fukubukuro from Japan’s top lingerie maker

January 3, 2018 / Sora News 24
Intimate apparel lucky bag is available only through Amazon Japan.

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】KFC Japan fukubukuro makes fried chicken dreams come true

January 3, 2018 / Sora News 24
Colonel Sanders has been kind to his finger-lickin’ customers this New Year.

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】McDonald’s Japan brings out exclusive goodies for customers this New Year

January 3, 2018 / Sora News 24
These are some of the cutest McDonald’s items we’ve ever seen!

Finally, a chance to cuddle up to Japan’s “No. 1 Cosplayer”, Enako

January 3, 2018 / Sora News 24
Fans of cosplay star Enako will now be able to get their hands on her, or at least her new dakimakura cuddle pillow.

Learn How to Say ‘Get in the Damn Robot’ with Evangelion Dictionary Set

posted on 2018-01-03 15:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Get in Tune with New Crested Ibis Nendoroid

January 03, 2018 7:40pm CST
Enjoy tea and tunes with the latest tiny Kemono Friend

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】Animate’s awesome set has over 70 anime goodies for under 30 bucks

January 3, 2018 / Sora News 24
A near-unbeatable equation for anime otaku to start the new year with.

Tiny Ainu Huntress from “Golden Kamuy” Gets Nendoroid Treatment

January 04, 2018 9:11am CST
Good Smile Company teases SD figurine of Asirpa from Satoru Noda’s action-adventure manga & TV anime

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】Akihabara Junk Shop Lucky Bags: Now with less junk!

January 4, 2018
Mr. Sato once again tempts fate with two mystery grab bags of outdated electronics.

Yo-Kai Watch Toys Possess U.S. Happy Meals

posted on 2018-01-04 15:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】Yodobashi Camera offers up a tablet box of techie dreams

January 4, 2018
Popular retail chain Yodobashi Camera sets the bar high with their “Tablet Computer Dreams i” New Year’s gift box.

【Lucky Bag Roundup 2018】Baskin Robbins combines ice cream with Snoopy for New Year in Japan

January 5, 2018
“Happy Ice Cream Time” is made up of cute limited-edition merchandise and sweets!

Entire shop of Cardcaptor Sakura anime merchandise to open in Tokyo this month

January 5, 2018
Mascot Kero-chan will even be on hand to greet fans as part of celebration of the anime magical girl’s return to TV.

Make Your Eyes Sparkle Like Shƍjo Manga Stars With Selfie Light

posted on 2018-01-05 14:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Grand Hyatt Tokyo unveils new winter, Valentine menus

Jan. 5, 2018 at 05:00 am JST

Sankt Gallen Brewery Launches “A Sister’s All You Need” Beer Flight

January 05, 2018 8:27pm CST
Try six real-world beers featured in the series

Muji’s new expandable suitcase is perfect for Japan-based expats and overseas Japanophiles【Video】

January 6, 2018 / Sora News 24
Taking different amounts of stuff on your two flights across the Pacific? Mujirushi Ryohin is here to help.

Travelers’ Treasures / Yamatozakura Handmade Full-Flavor Shochu

January 06, 2018 / The Japan News

Travelers’ Treasures / sim ARM chair (Wooden chair)

January 06, 2018 / The Japan News

Perk up with a “Princess Urine Sour” alcoholic enzyme drink from Japan

January 8, 2018 / Sora News 24
Fill yourself with “Sparkling Energy” from a couple of pretty anime girls.

Tokyo’s Ranma 1/2 cafĂ© is open, and we just stuffed ourselves with awesome anime nostalgia

January 8, 2018 / Sora News 24
Food, art, and exclusive merch are part of love letter to one of the most popular anime of all time, and totally worth a six-hour wait for a table.

Get Comfy with Bulma with New Lounge Wear

posted on 2018-01-08 15:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Kotobukiya Previews “Fate/Grand Order” Avenger/Jeanne d’Arc [Alter] Casual Wear ver. Figure

January 09, 2018 12:30am CST
250 mm-tall pre-painted item will be shipped in May 2018

Yowamushi Pedal Bros Flex Their Way Through Glasses Commercial

posted on 2018-01-09 16:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Sailor Moon, My Melody Collaboration Gets Even More Magical

posted on 2018-01-09 18:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

This 1/1-Scale Sword Art Online Elucidator Sword Has All the Bells and Whistles

posted on 2018-01-09 20:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

“Sailor Moon” and “My Melody” Back Together for More Usagi Cuteness

January 09, 2018 11:11pm CST
Cute up your life with round 2 of the collaboration

Capture Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Items in New Lottery

posted on 2018-01-10 16:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Pour One out for Go Nagai with “Devilman” Anniversary Scotch

January 10, 2018 9:34pm CST
98-proof Invergordon hails from 1972, just like the show

We try out the delicious, fluffy milk bread featured in the Japanese anime movie Your Name

January 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
Even though it didn’t cause us to swap bodies, it was every bit as creamy and tasty as we imagined it to be.

Peach Coca-Cola coming to Japan in a world-first for the company

January 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
People in Japan will be the first in the world to find out what the unique flavour combination tastes like.

Super-telephoto zoom lens has built-in 1.4x teleconverter for superior agility and performance

Jan. 10, 2018 at 08:51 am JST / Japan Today

“The Idolm@ster” Uzuki Shimamura Figure Looks Shiny in Her “Party Time Gold” Costume

January 11, 2018 2:45am CST
The 9th figure from the “Cinderella Girls” franchise will be shipped in June 2018

HĂ€agen-Dazs’ triple cherry blossom mochi ice cream promises Japan an early taste of spring

January 11, 2018
Because just two sakura-flavored ingredients still wouldn’t be quite enough.

Experience your own “miracle romance” in one of these Sailor Moon summer kimono sets

January 11, 2018
In the name of the moon, you should wear these yukata!

Girls’ feet-flavor fried chicken now on sale in Tokyo, promises smell, stickiness of real thing

January 11, 2018
Idol singer group’s strange follow-up to sweat-flavor karaage is now here!

Eight beauty products recommended by Japanese Twitter for a great “au natural” look

January 11, 2018
Japanese netizens recommend these products if you prefer a lighter make-up style.

Japan now has French fry ice cream sundaes thanks to fast food chain First Kitchen

January 11, 2018
Oft-forgotten burger joint now has our full attention with its decadent Western and Japanese-style combinations of fried food and ice cream.

We try the heavenly Starbucks pink latte in Japan 【Taste Test】

January 11, 2018
It looks like a sakura drink, but it gets its colour from a different blend of ingredients.

Cosplay Merchandising Giant COSPA Reveals the Most Popular of 2017

posted on 2018-01-11 13:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Lottery of the Lustrous: Minna no Kuji Offers Gem Prizes

January 11, 2018 8:18pm CST
Prizes range from postcard sets to a clear Phos tote

Kamina and Yoko Get Casual in “SuperGroupies” Apparel Line

January 11, 2018 10:35pm CST
New clothes and accessories imagine the pair’s personal gear

“KONOSUBA” Cutey Megumin Gets Her Crayfish On with New Nendoroid

January 12, 2018 9:20am CST
Good Smile Company offers “Nendoroid Megumin: School Uniform Ver.” at Wonder Festival 2018

Show Your Sword Boy Love with “Touken Ranbu” Umbrellas

January 12, 2018 7:00pm CST
SuperGroupies launches its latest stylish fan accessory

Nike Air Mo’ Money sneakers with Japanese text and yen symbols are the coolest kicks around

January 12, 2018 / Sora News 24
People in Japan are scrambling to get their hands on these limited-edition Mo’ Yen sneakers.

Japan now has heart hats for cute cats to wear this Valentine’s Day

January 12, 2018 / Sora News 24
Who needs a bunch of flowers when you can have these four little Valentines?

Takuya Fujima’s 5th Art Collection Book “ViVidmemorial” Goes on Sale on June 26

January 13, 2018 1:30am CST
“Nanoha Vivid” manga series released 20 tankobon volumes

Mazinger Z Get Big for Mammoth Action Figure

January 13, 2018 2:36pm CST
Meter-tall action figure is ready to fight

Street Fighter’s Sagat named ambassador of Saga City, limited edition SFII goods to be sold

January 13, 2018 / Sora News 24
For the next few months, Saga will be teaming up with Sagat and the rest of the Street Fighter II crew.

ANIME NEWS: Dragon Ball Cafe & Diner themed on manga open in Osaka, Tokyo

January 13, 2018 at 08:00 JST / Translated by The Asahi Shimbun from the website of Anime Anime Japan Ltd.

Japan’s first kaiten-sweets shop brings the fun of conveyor-belt sushi to Valentine’s chocolate

January 14, 2018 / Sora News 24
Get your chocolate fix on with a twist for a limited time at SWEETY LOFT in Ginza.

5 of the best ice creams to try in Japan right now【Taste Test】

January 15, 2018 / Sora News 24
Whether you like traditional Japanese flavours or Western-inspired combinations, these frozen desserts will satisfy all your sweet cravings.

Sailor Moon chocolates look amazing and are super-easy to make yourself with awesome mold

January 15, 2018 / Sora News 24
No magical powers required to create sweets, ice cubes, and juice snacks that look like the anime’s Silver Crystal and more.

Cardcaptor Sakura’s New Wand is Ready for
RELEASE!

posted on 2018-01-15 13:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

This Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon Yu-Gi-Oh Card is “One-of-a-Kind”

posted on 2018-01-15 17:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
And it’s on sale for 45 million yen

45 Million Yen Lambo Turned into “Doraemon” Painmobile

January 15, 2018 7:25pm CST
Fans price the new itasha project

Real “Kemono Friends” Japariman Go on Sale at Japanese Convenience Store Today

January 16, 2018 3:30am CST
The two-taste Japarimans are limited production of 1.5 million

Cardcaptor Sakura Merch Line Adds Bejeweled Ring

posted on 2018-01-16 18:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge