Sakura 2020 – Cherry blossom-themed items that will set your heart aflutter!
Spring has sprung in Japan, meaning it’s that time of year again - cherry blossom season! Cherry blossoms, known as…
Fukubukuro 2020 – Get a second chance on Japan’s Lucky Bags!
It’s the new year which means one thing… fukubukuro! In early January, thousands of shoppers flock to Japan’s shopping districts…
Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary – Celebrating 45 years of kawaii
The ultimate icon of “kawaii”, Hello Kitty, is turning 45 this year! The first products depicting Kitty White (Hello Kitty’s…
Japanese Capsule Toys – Gachapon, gashapon, and beyond!
What is gachapon? You probably remember raiding your piggy bank to feed to a capsule toy machine to get a…