New Products
One Pokeball to rule them all
Take your Pokemon Go game to new heights with the newly released Pokemon Go Plus +. This device connects directly to your smart device, catches Pokemon automatically and checks out Pokestops all while being tucked away inside your bag. The device can also help track your sleeping patterns with alerts… Read
Beat the heat with this neck cooler
Has summer heat been keeping you away from making plans? In Japan, a myriad of new products are developed each year to fight the grueling humidity levels and keep you looking fresh throughout the day. From cooling body sprays, sun parasols and portable hand fans and lightweight sunscreen, here comes… Read
Wearable air conditioner belt
Summer in Japan has reached the “mercilessly hot” phase. But even with the heat expected to continue, life goes on, and so does the need to venture outside for work, school, errands, and travel plans. So the most comfortable solution would be to find a way to venture outside without… Read
Japan’s new energy drink feels like getting slapped in the face by an anime girl
Ordinarily, when something brings you out of a lazy or powered-down mood, we call it “a shot in the arm,” or maybe “a kick in the butt.” But the concept behind Japan’s newest energy drink is to make you feel like you just got slapped across the face. Specifically, it’s supposed… Read
The cutest cat grooming material yet
Cat tongues are covered in reverse hook-like tissue called papillae that feel a little bit like sandpaper. These papillae help them remove odor, chew faster and taste food better. Interestingly, when cats lick each other, it’s also to form and strengthen bonds. While there have been hacks to recreate this… Read
A portable cold brew bottle
Nothing beats the heat like a cold glass of your favorite beverage. For coffee drinkers, this Toffy Electric Cold Brew Bottle, set to be released on July 18, might be just what you need. The device is sleek, USB charged and can extract coffee in as little as 15 minutes.… Read
Hello Kitty and Badtz-maru grace high-class Arita-yaki ceramic Yoshinoya bowl
Having a beef bowl in front of you is a surefire way to put a smile on your face. Tasty, satisfying, and surprisingly healthy, gyudon (as beef bowls are called in Japanese) is one of Japan’s great comfort foods. But you know what would give us an even bigger smile? A beef bowl with Hello Kitty… Read
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop 'Howl’s Moving Castle' will take your stationery on an adventure
Studio Ghibli’s Donguri Kyowakoku chain of merchandise stores are jam-packed with products that’ll make any Ghibli fan swoon, but for lovers of "Howl’s Moving Castle," there’s one item you’ll want to have on your wishlist this summer. ▼ The “Howl’s Moving Castle ‘ki-gu-mi’ Howl’s Castle Color Ver.“ The castle is a… Read
Sit up straight with this 'gaming chair'
As the gaming industry continues to grow, so do avid gamers' needs. From all kinds of gaming keyboards to next-level processers, it’s become just as important to invest in the right setup to be able to play for hours on end. Arguably one of the most important aspects of any… Read
Domino’s Japan pushes pickle love to limit with new Pickles Pizza
Pizza delivery chains in Japan aren’t afraid of thinking outside the box when it comes to what they put on top of their pizzas, and Domino’s Pizza Japan is no exception. Corn? Mayonnaise? Fish and chips? Those have all been on pies Domino’s has delivered in Japan. But now the chain… Read
