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7 Most Popular Japanese Vocaloid Characters

Post published:01/11/2016
Post category:Anime

Do you dream of having your original songs performed by internationally famous pop idols? Then welcome to the world of Vocaloid: computer software that allows anyone to compose songs through synthesized voices paired with anime-like avatars! Although originally intended for the professional music industry, Vocaloid has gained a devout otaku following since its initial 2004 release in Japan. Today, companies around the world are jumping on the bandwagon, localizing Vocaloid software and creating unique Vocaloid characters; but as with all things anime, none do it better than Japan. Keep reading for our list of Japan’s 7 most popular idols and where to get your hands on the best of Japan’s Vocaloid merchandise!

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Halloween Anime Figures 2016: 8 Creepy, Cute, & Cool Figures

Post published:14/10/2016
Post category:Anime

All Hallows’ Eve is quickly creeping up, but don’t let that scare you off! With these 2016 Halloween-inspired anime figures released in Japan, you can add a unique otaku flair to the most spirited time of the year. Get your trick or treat bag ready, because these creepy, cute, and cool collector’s pieces are too sweet to pass up!

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8 High-Quality Japanese Ingredients for Your Washoku Pantry

Post published:30/09/2016
Post category:Japanese Culture

Japanese cuisine is deeply intertwined with a cultural tradition based on the beauty of the meal’s presentation, the skills of the chef, and the quality of the ingredients. While it can take years to master the first two, today it is possible to source high-quality Japanese ingredients direct from Japan. Keep reading to find out about 8 select washoku ingredients and what to look for when stocking your pantry.

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11 Japan Baby Products to Help Keep Your Child Healthy and Happy

Post published:23/09/2016
Post category:Anime

From traditional to innovative, Japan definitely knows how to design baby products that combine everything that a parent is looking for—quality, safety, comfort, usefulness, and convenience. If you have a little one in your life, be sure to check out these 11 recommended Japan baby products to help keep your child healthy and happy!

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New Anime Figures 2016: 9 of Fall’s Most In-demand Releases

Post published:09/09/2016
Post category:Anime

Autumn is finally here, which means it’s officially time to “fall” back in love with anime (and anime-inspired) figures! Not sure where to begin? No worries! FROM JAPAN has your shopping list covered with 9 of the most in-demand, best-selling figures of the season.

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Tokyo Ghoul Merchandise: 10 Tasty Products for Hungry Ghouls

Post published:05/09/2016
Post category:Anime

If you like your seinen series with a side of coffee, cannibalism, and the supernatural, then Tokyo Ghoul is a tasty treat you’ll crave over and over again.

Manga readers got access to the series in 2011, but Tokyo Ghoul has come a long way since its first chapter. Today, fans can experience the haunting story through its two-season anime adaptation, ongoing manga publication in the Weekly Shonen Jump, three light novels, two video games, and an upcoming live-action film (in 2017).

Whether you’ve been following Kaneki since his pre-ghoul days, or are just now jumping into ghoul-infested Japan for the first time, these 10 products from Japan are sure to satisfy your hunger for more Tokyo Ghoul.

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Thanko: 10 Cool Japanese Gadgets That Redefine Your USB

Post published:29/08/2016
Post category:Hobby

If there’s a company that knows how to capitalize on Japan’s reputation for bewilderingly unusual—but super convenient—gadgets, it’s Thanko. Since 2003, Thanko’s “RARE-MONO” (or “extraordinarily unusual products”) have been the talk of TV, radio, and the Internet. Once you try these weirdly cool Japanese USB gadgets, you’ll want to tell everyone about them, too! So keep reading to find out FROM JAPAN’S top 10 picks courtesy of Thanko.

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Kobito Dukan: Catch Your Favorite Forest Dwarves from Japan

Post published:25/08/2016
Post category:Hobby

Ever stopped to wonder what mysteries could be crawling through the grass beneath your feet? If you have fond childhood memories of hunting in your backyard and neighborhood for fireflies, Never Fairies, or garden gnomes, then you’re going to love the magical world of Kobito Dukan!

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