9 Japanese Umbrellas That Will Keep You Dry in Style

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In Japan, it often seems that when it rains, it pours. From frequent showers in early summer to a six-month season for typhoons, it is no wonder Japanese residents own an average of 3.3 umbrellas per person, compared to the world average of 2.4 (based on a SunnyComb world survey). It’s impossible to show you all the rain gear the country has to offer, but these nine Japanese umbrellas represent some of the most creative, convenient, and fun products currently on the market, and are sure to make you feel right as rain during the next downpour.

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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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Japanese Star Wars Merch That Will Throw You into Hyperdrive!

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Despite the Empire’s best efforts, a force much greater than the Dark Side is still spreading throughout the galaxy: The joy of being a Star Wars fan!

While The Force Awakens propelled our favorite space saga into exciting new directions, it looks like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is seeking to become a darker form of OT nostalgia, taking us back to the Rebellion’s ragtag beginnings. And in anticipation of the theatrical release of Rogue One, FROM JAPAN has put together a list of amazing Japanese Star Wars merchandise that is guaranteed to throw you into hyperdrive!

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