Anime Robots Evolved Hand-in-Hand with Toys
The history of Japanese robot anime is one reason for Japan’s global reputation for being “robot country.” Anime and film critic Ryusuke Hikawa explains.
All About Kendama
Kendama are traditional Japanese toys that have reinvented themselves to bring hours of addictive fun to kids and adults around the world.
Tokyo Toy Show: A Toy Lover's Paradise
From adorable characters and video games to unique plushies and robots, Japan is a great place to visit for both the young and young at heart. The International Tokyo Toy Show may well be the ultimate embodiment of this youthful spirit.
Top 10 Coolest Toys at Tokyo Otaku Mode
There's lots of fun stuff over at Tokyo Otaku Mode that keeps us hovering over the 'add to cart' button. Here are 10 of our most tempting favorites!
An Otaku's Dream Home
Let your geek flag fly in an affordable boarding house in Tokyo that welcomes anime, manga and video game fanatics.
Catch Some Zs On Your Very Own Snorlax!
This sleeping Snorlax cushion is the best sleeping buddy/bed any Pokémon fan could ask for!
A Litter of Cute Cardboard Kitties!
What do you get when you cross a cardboard box with a cat? Why, only the most adorable feline figurine!
Top 10 Reasons to Buy Takara Tomy Transformers
Transformers collectors have long known the difference between the Japanese and U.S. versions of the toys. See the differences here and start your collection right!
