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The Most Popular New and Used Japanese Cosplay Costumes Shops

cosplayer: Izumi Reona as Love Live's Ayase Eri — cosplayer (cosplay girls) : Izumi Reona as Love Live’s Ayase Eri

Cosplay (or “costume play”) costumes is one of Japan’s biggest trends, where fanboys and fangirls wear costumes based on their favorite anime and video game characters. As an art form and hobby, cosplay costumes has spread around the world, and, today, cosplayers regularly attend conventions called “Cons,” where they meet others in costume, gather for photoshoots, participate in contests, and make unforgettable memories.

While some cosplayers like to sew their own costumes and build their own props, many do not have the time, knowledge, or resources to do so. For those who want to purchase the highest end of cosplay costumes quality, or those who wish to get their lenses, wigs, clothing, and other accessories straight from the homeland of cosplay costumes, Japan offers some of the best cosplay costumes goods in the world.

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The Gunpla Tutorial: How to Decal your Gundam Plastic Model (dry transfer and water slide decals)

After painting your Gunpla kit, it is recommended to apply decals to improve the realism and coolness of your Gundam plastic model. Applying decals can sometimes be intimidating, but just a like finished race car, your Gundam will ultimately look more professional and genuine with decals. In the end you will be glad that you put them on your kit!

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Pokemon Candy: Candies & Snacks have never been this Cute!

Since the launch of the Pokemon anime series in 1997, Japan’s shelves have been rife with cute merchandise. Toys, stationary, clothing—you name it, it’s been done. You can take Pokemon home with you, and you can even choose to eat him! Pokemon products still big business to this day in Japan, especially when it comes to Japanese candy and snacks that you just can’t get in any other country.

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Summer 2015: 14 Highly Anticipated and New Figure Releases

What’s filled with nightly firework displays, festivals, warm-weather fashion, and—of course—green tea ice cream? Summer in Japan, of course!

But regardless of where you live, or what traditions you celebrate, summertime is a season to be excited… about new figurine releases, straight from Japan!

From classics like Dragon Ball, to current smash-hits like Tokyo Ghoul, we’re counting down—in no particular order—the top fourteen most anticipated figurine releases of the summer months.

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The Coolest Japanese Pokemon Plush!

Are you a master of the Pokeverse? Looking for the latest in Japan-exclusive, limited-edition merchandise to add to your shrine of Pokemerch?

Whether you’re a Pokemaster who wants to “catch ‘em all” or a trainee looking for that one special Pokemon to capture, there are plenty of new Poke-plush to be excited about this year. From the iconic Pikachu, to the majestic dragon, Rayquaza, let’s count down the latest in popular character plush from Japan!

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Japanese Pokemon Card Values: The Secret Formula for Scoring Great Deals

Buying Japanese Pokemon Cards Online

Japanese pokemon cards

It’s been 20 years since fans first memorized the Pokemon slogan “Gotta catch ’em all!”, and amazingly, each year new cards are still being printed, players are still meeting for tournaments, and collectors are still struggling to fill their binders in an attempt to, well… “catch ’em all”.

Each card that makes its way into the Pokemon universe has its beginning at Pokemon Card Laboratories in Japan where it is later sent to different companies around the world for reprinting in foreign languages. And while many non-Japanese players and collectors are interested only in owning cards that they can read, there is a growing community of international collectors who want the Japanese originals—but how do you get your hands on them without getting ripped off? Let’s find out!

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