Nanoblock: The Master Builder’s Guide to Japan’s Tiny Bricks

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Are you a Master Builder? Do you love to create? Is Japanese culture your ultimate passion? Then don’t keep your inner otaku waiting a moment longer! Pick up one of Japan’s mini-sized Nanoblock sets and bring your favorite characters and environments to life, one brick at a time!

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10 Epic Attack on Titan Merch You’ll Want to Devour

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“Sie Sind Das Essen Und Wir Sind Die Jäger!”

In 2013, otaku around the world echoed Attack on Titan’s fearless, Germanic catchphrase. Like a hungry titan, the series quickly rose to colossal heights and devoured its competition, becoming one of the most critically acclaimed anime franchises of all time.

Considered one of the few “crossover” anime series, equally popular with Eastern and Western audiences, Attack on Titan has inspired spin-offs, an official parody, a Universal Studios attraction, and a long-in-coming second season. While waiting for Eren’s anime adventures to continue next spring, be sure to sink your titanic teeth into these 10 mouth-watering Attack on Titan merchandises from Japan.

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How to Make an Origami Cube in 18 Easy Steps

What better way to show off your amazing collection of origami paper than by folding an origami model that takes 6 pieces to make. With these modular origami cube instructions, learn how to easily fold a sturdy box that can be used to store gifts, hide secrets, or even play a game of dice!

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How to Make an Origami Fox in 8 Easy Steps

How to Make an Origami Fox in 8 Easy Steps

Are you as sly as a fox? Find out how clever you really are by trying your hands at folding an easy origami fox in just 8 steps. Watch out though, Japanese folklore often depict kitsune (“foxes” in Japanese) as being tricksters with a penchant for magic!

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Japanese Fans: Everything You Need to Know When Buying a Hand Fan

Summer in Japan—cotton kimonos, shaved ice, festivals, fireworks, and fans! The iconic imagery of Japan’s hottest season is all about enjoying summer’s outdoor traditions while beating the heat in style. Keep reading to find out more about Japan’s love of fans and some tips on what to consider when choosing the perfect fan for you!

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10 Love Live! Merchandise to Get You on the “Top 20” List

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Watch out Vocaloid; there’s a new group of idols on the rise, and they’re stealing the hearts of otaku around the world with their cute uniforms and cheerful auras!

The Love Live! School Idol Project successfully debuted in 2010, producing music CDs, anime adaptations, video games, manga, and viral music videos. Fortunately, fans don’t have to wait until the upcoming release of Love Live! Sunshine project to dance to the school idol rhythm. From Love Live! plushies and iPhone cases, to shoes and nail art, let’s look at 10 five-star merchandise that’s sure put any fan on Love Live!’s coveted “Top 20” list!

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Travel Back in Time with These 10 Classic Japanese Dagashi

From the amazing to the often crazy, Japan in known for creating the unimaginable when it comes to new flavors for sodas, snacks and candy. But while many of these trending treats leave the store shelves before you can blink an eye, others have become a sentimental part of Japan’s pop culture past that still lives on today in the popular treats known as “dagashi.”

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