JAPAN TRENDS
 
We may be all digital these days but there’s still nothing quite like the joy of holding a precious selfie or romantic snap in your hands.
The need for physical copies of photos is not going to die away, no matter how digital our tools and lifestyles become. Hence the potential mar...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
 
Cute and lovable characters of all colors and sizes
Children love them, so do adults. Yuruchara is the short form of yurui character, which is a term for Japanese mascot characters. “Loose” in literal translation, they are generally laid-back, fun, and lovable. The characters are u...

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Centuries-old textile-making techniques are part of this stylish anime wallet.
Between clothing lines, official themed cafes, and the materials needed for independent tribute projects, fans of Sailor Moon have a lot of opportunities to reach for their wallets. But the next time they...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
If you still haven’t sated your Star Wars fix after re-watching Rogue One on DVD and can’t wait until the release of The Last Jedi, Sega Toys is here to help with the latest in its series of Homestar home planetarium toys.
Created originally by the renowned, record-breaking planeta...

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You can now own a little part of Japan to have in your own room!
Trains are the main mode of transport for many Japanese people. In fact, trains are so deeply integrated into Japanese society that the mere image of a sakura cherry blossom tree beside a railroad track will no doubt s...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Whether you’re an anime fan or not, it cannot have escaped your notice if you live in Japan that last year there was a film released called Your Name. (Kimi no Na wa.). In fact, it’s still on release in Japan (after opening in late August) and has now become the most financially su...

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
A few years ago Maywa Denki released a toy that would go on to storm the world and win a major award. It was the Otamatone, a curious tadpole-shaped electronic synthesizer that you played by moving your fingers along the neck and varying how you opened the mouth of the instrument.
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JAPAN TRENDS
 
May the force be with you. Or should that be… toothpick?
Does Japan harbor the biggest Star Wars fan base? Why else does it seem to have such an insatiable appetite for Star Wars products and promotions? From the ANA Star Wars airplanes to Kyoto temple art and even Star Wars hanten...

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The wind-up toys feature adorable movements designed to bring a smile to everybody’s faces.
Studio Ghibli merchandise distributor Benelic has been delighting anime fans everywhere lately with the announcement of their recent new releases set to appear in Japan’s popular chain of Don...

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Studio Ghibli fans will jump up and joy when they see this Kaonashi No-Face Piggy Bank.
Featuring the iconic character from the 2001 anime Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki, the Kaonashi No-Face Piggy Bank is striking looking even if you don’t know the original source.
Kaonashi (lite...

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