Reinvent the Hotcake with These 9 Japanese Pancake Gadgets and Mixes

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Crazy but true: Pancakes have been around for thousands of years!

While you may say it’s impossible to improve this quintessential breakfast food, it’s time to start thinking outside the pan. From eye-popping pancake art to gravity-defying decadence, keep reading to find out how Japanese pancakes are deliciously reinventing the wheel for the new millennium!

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8 Romantic Anime Figures That Will Sweep You Off Your Feet

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Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but we think you should keep the romance going throughout the month! Whether you celebrate by sharing a romantic date with your special someone or treat yourself to a little chocolate, this holiday is a sweet reminder to cherish the things you love. For otaku, of course, that means getting new anime figures!

From dreamy weddings and candy-covered hearts to OTPs and waifu, these eight figures will have you asking, “Will you be my Valentine?” all year long.

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Haikyuu!! Merchandise: 3 Ways to Show Your Team Spirit!

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One of the most popular sports anime of our time, Haikyuu!! left fans hanging with a last-second cliff-hanger during its third season finale. The fourth season’s release date is still up in the air, but that’s no reason for you to call a “time out!”—get in the team spirit with Haikyuu!! merchandise fit for an MVP!

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10 Sophisticated Japanese Chocolates Worthy of Your Valentine

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In Japan, Valentine’s Day is a time for women to step up and express their love with gifts of chocolate, and there may be no better gift than Japanese chocolate. Whether celebrating Valentine’s Day with friends or family, or romancing that special someone, these 10 sophisticated Japanese chocolates are sure to leave your Valentine craving more!

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11 Japanese Winter Clothes, Kitchenware, & Heaters to Keep You Warm

Unlike some Western cultures that use central heat to keep the home comfortable during winter months, many parts of Japan rely on alternative methods for staying warm. From traditional Japanese winter clothes to space-age blankets, here are 10 must-own products that will keep you warm on the coldest night, plus one that will make you very, very “cool.”

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Best Anime Figures Scheduled for Release in Winter 2016/2017

If your New Year’s resolution is to expand your figure collection, then you’ve come to the right place! This shopping list not only represents some of best anime figures of the winter season, but also foreshadows a year of long-awaited anime franchises returning in 2017. From One-Punch Man to Fate/Stay Night, check out our top picks for winter 2016/2017!

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9 Innovative Panasonic Beauty Products from Japan

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Women in Japan take beauty and skin care very seriously, carefully attending to their bodies by using quality products along with a thorough skin care regimen; and Panasonic—Japan’s leader in innovative beauty technology—understands this desire for radiantly healthy skin, teeth, and hair, creating state-of-the-art gadgets from electronic toothbrushes and body shavers to luxury items like facial steamers and massagers. While many of Panasonic’s products are available worldwide, some are designed for and exclusively marketed to Japanese consumers. Below are nine hard-to-find Japanese Panasonic Beauty Products that will take your beauty regimen to the next level!

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