All About Gachapon
Get all the info you need to understand Japan's popular capsule toy machines.
Mix it Up with a Musical Kendama
Made in collaboration with DJ Koo, this musical kendama toy lights up and makes DJ sounds when you successfully catch the ball.
Throwback to the '80s & '90s
For those who lived through the '80s and '90s, get ready to feel nostalgic as we turn back the clock and dive into toys that were a hit in Japan and around the world during the late 20th century.
The Dark Side Goes Old School
We can't imagine a better role for Darth Vader than that of a shogun with Stormtrooper samurai.
Hello Kitty Mini Cruisers
We couldn't imagine a better Hello Kitty souvenir from Japan than these tiny cars—except maybe a life-sized one.
Review: Bo-Peep — Thank You
Bo-Peep’s fourth full-length album, 'Thank You,' opens with rocket-fueled, fast-paced guitar fury.
Peter Sohn on 'The Good Dinosaur' in Japan
In anticipation of the March 12 Japan premiere of Disney and Pixar's 'The Good Dinosaur,' Director Peter Sohn and producer Denise Ream spoke about their work.
10 Ghilbli Films You May Not Have Seen
These are the Ghibli films that the smallest proportion of Japanese college students have seen. How many have you racked up?
