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Unique Soy Sauce Cruet Saucer Creates Beautiful Liquid Art

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Who would have thought that the simple act of pouring soy sauce could create an artistic image?
This may look like an ordinary soy sauce cruet and saucer, albeit in a very elegant design, but this product from Japanese tableware maker Miyama actually has a very interesting feature. ...

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New Sleeping Bag Pikachu Plush Toys Coming to Game Centres in Japan This May

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Pikachu plushies snuggled up in Pokémon sleeping bags are the prizes we’ve all been waiting for!
Last summer, fans of the hugely popular Pokémon media franchise were given the chance to win one of four exclusive plush toys which featured the star of the hit series, Pikachu, nestled ...

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Kit Kat Premium Gift Shop Now Open for Limited Time

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If you’re coming to Japan and buying Kit Kats is on your list of things to do, you’ll want to check this store out!
That’s right, the Kit Kat Premium Gift Shop, a store devoted entirely to Kit Kats, is now open at the Shisui Premium Outlets shopping center, located about a 15-minute...

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Let Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma Greet Your Wedding Guests

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Your wedding day is certainly an important day — some might even say the most important day, though we’re not qualified to make that kind of judgement! Nevertheless, couples generally want to make the event as memorable as possible, which can be accomplished a number of ways.
One wo...

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Cool New Alarm Clock Earphones Wake You Up Not With Sound, But Vibrations

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Never miss your stop on the train or make your bedmate get up earlier than necessary again.
Office equipment and gadget provider King Jim proclaims the company’s mission as being “To help create a rich business space and a pleasant social environment.” To that end, it’s developed a ...

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Nail Puri: Customizable Nail Art Sticker Printer Purikura Booth by Sega

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Nail art is big in Japan.
So is Purikura, the “print club” photo booths where you can take inventive shots with your friends.
Combine the two and you should have a recipe for success. At least, that’s what Sega (who originally developed Purikura) is hoping with the Nail Puri (Nail ...

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New Robot Cat Toy “Hello! Woonyan” Is Set To Bring You Mechanical Cuddles, Meows, And More

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Now you and your kids can experience the fun of owning a cat without any of the hairballs!
Kids these days sure do get some high-tech toys. Gone are the days of the Furby and the Tamagotchi — now we have actual moving, expressive robots! It’s all the good stuff about having a pet wi...

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Pechat Button Speaker Turns Toys Into Talking Characters

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Hakuhodo’s latest in its series of HACKist creative lab prototypes is Pechat, a simple button-shaped device that “lets your stuffed animals chat”.
In essence, Pechat is a yellow button that can be added to any children’s toy, transforming it into a talking, interactive character.
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Japanese Company Creates Stunning Line of Caps Made From Real Kimono Fabrics

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Beautiful kimono and obi sashes are transformed into caps in this impressive new range of Japanese streetwear.
 
After a year in development, Japanese company W@nder Fabric has released a unique lineup of caps made with traditional fabrics sourced from vintage kimono and obi sashes....

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Gudetama Kendama Brings Sanrio Kawaii to The Cup-and-ball Toy

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Last year we reported on Gudetama, the peculiar “lazy egg” character by Sanrio that has become a range of hit products.
In a perfect synergy of trends, the curiously loveable character has joined the growing kendama craze in Japan.
Behold the Gudetama Kendama.
Endorsed by the Japan...

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