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Adorable Kitty-chan Kendama

Sanrio Company's star character Kitty-chan, and her friends, remake a classic Japanese toy.

Cradles of Subculture

Let's take a quick look at some trivia about various regions in Japan that are known as subculture hotbeds!

How to Play Go

If Google's AlphaGo program can learn this traditional two-tone board game, then so can you!

This Lobster Gundam Rocks!

One of the coolest Gundam we've ever seen, a custom (and organic) MSN-4 Sazabi Mobile Suit! You'll be shell-shocked when you see how it was created!

Papa’s Maze 1 & 2 (Limited Time Set)

This maze may take days, if not weeks, to solve!

Look out! Here Comes the Samurai Spider-Man!

Spider-Man journeys back to feudal Japan to become... a samurai?!

Get 4 Famous Warriors in 'Gachapon' Form

Featuring four of the most famous samurai suits of armor, these 'gachapon' toys are a must for any avid samurai fans.

7 Awesome Japanese Castles Made of Lego

While there have only been a few official Japanese-style Lego castles, brick fans have been more than happy to do the rest!

Build Your Very Own Evangelion Unit-01

Spice up your workspace with a model of Eva Unit-01 from the hit anime series 'Neon Genesis Evangelion'!

Leggo My Sushi Roll!

More than just a Lego sushi restaurant, this dining establishment has a wild bunch of patrons and even a fully functioning conveyor belt!

Pikachu Goes to School

The Pokémon Center sends off its Pikachu graduates and welcomes the new Pikachu freshmen.

7 Best Spots to Buy Toys in Japan

Japan is home to some of the most famous toys in the world. So what should you do if you’re in Japan and you—or, um, your kids—feel a sudden urge for toy shopping?

Monopoly Gets a Crafty Makeover

Learn about traditional Japanese crafts, toys and accessories all while trying to buy up as many products as possible in this version of Monopoly.

A Little Dive into Some Japanese Subcultures

A foreigner’s foray into a few of Japan’s more offbeat cultural aspects.

A Goth's Dream Doll

These porcelain figures would no doubt have been the go-to dolls for Emily Strange.

Gotta Catch All the Bundled Pikachu!

Pikachu plushies snuggled up in Pokémon sleeping bags are the prizes we’ve all been waiting for!

Make Your Special Day Too Cute to Forget

What better way to celebrate your wedding day than have Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma greeting your guests at the door?

All About Drones in Japan

Do you think drones are just toys, or the wave of the future? See how some people have caused a stir in Japan with drones—and what the government is doing about it!

5 'Edgy' Gachapon Toys from Kitan Club

Looking for a pick-me-up? Give your drink a little character with our Top 5 'edge of cup' figurines!

Nanoblocks at High Speeds

Make your own Hayabusa Shinkansen out of Nanoblocks!

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