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New Legend of Zelda Boss is a canned coffee, gives you a chance at awesome jacket loot
Like most action/adventure games, Nintendo’s "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" contains a number of powerful enemies which are called “bosses.” But while players have become accustomed to doing battle with video game bosses, the new Zelda Boss represents a much less adversarial relationship, by way of being a coffee. Beverage… Read
Dare to dream deeply with the support of these two new giant Pokemon Huggers
Yogibo, an American maker of super-comfy bean bag chairs and other home relaxation goods, has teamed up with the Pokemon Center in Japan to release two new unbelievably cute and practical home goods. First, Yogibo Hugger Ditto was inspired by Ditto’s ability to transform itself into any shape. You, too, can stretch the Hugger… Read
Remove stubborn stains with this ultrasonic blade
Ever stain your shirt right before a big event like an interview or a first date? If you don’t have enough time to change or wash your clothes, look no further than the Thanko ultrasonic blade stain remover. Just as the name suggests, you can clean most stains in two… Read
Pineapple candy magic syrup maker
Pineapple candy dates back to the 1950s when canned pineapple was a luxury in itself. It became an affordable and accessible way for families to try a fruit that wasn’t as widely available at the time. Lithon’s pineapple candy magic syrup maker is compact and can melt up to 15… Read
This 11 Piki no Neko measuring tape is both nostalgic and practical
A Tohoku region exclusive (as of writing), this 11 Piki no Neko (11 cats) measuring tape is an ode to the 1960s picture book series that captured the hearts of three generations. Created by Noboru Baba and produced by Koguma Publishing, 11 Piki no Neko won the Sankei Children’s Book… Read
A rug so cool you won’t need air conditioning
With summer getting hotter and hotter each year, it might be time to look for more sustainable solutions. While blasting the air conditioner all day might seem like a good idea, it’s expensive and isn’t necessarily good for the environment. Hagiwara Co Ltd is a company based in Okayama Prefecture… Read
Rice ball making machine promises perfectly pressed onigiri in just 30 seconds
Onigiri, Japanese-style rice balls, seem simple to make, but getting them just right is tricky. Press the rice together too softly, and the onigiri will fall apart before you can take a bite. Press too hard, though, and you’ll squash the individual grains of rice, making for an unappetizingly mushy… Read
Why Le Lap is your ultimate study buddy
Made for students preparing for exams, the Le Lap is the perfect tool for keeping you motivated as you go about your review sessions. From timing how fast you can answer and how well you can recall what you’ve studied, it keeps you aware of what you need to improve… Read
Feet first with cooling footrest
While spending summer outdoors might sound like a good idea, the reality is that it can get uncomfortable quickly and in severe cases, lead to heatstroke. So as you look for ways to stay fresh indoors from blasting the air conditioning to eating one too many ice cream bars, Thanko… Read
Goldfish fireworks from Japan are meant to be enjoyed submerged in a bucket of water
Summer in Japan is a time for fireworks, and since this summer is shaping up to be a brutal one, our fireworks correspondent Masanuki Sunakoma is coming equally hard with his explosive reviews this year too. Since fireworks are basically just things that blow up, you might not expect a whole… Read
