Often used in lieu of signatures, hanko (personalized seals displaying one’s name) are a necessary means of identification to stamp official documents in everything from…

For the ultimate in minimalism, consider the Tanogokoro, a sleek folding wallet that fits snugly into the palm of your hand. The wallet is the…

People have been bemoaning the state of the Japanese film industry for the last 40 years, so it’s a wonder to discover that the Japan…

As we’ve seen with Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle’s darkly beautiful Animal Skull Bonsai Series and even an A.I. powered tree that asks you for water, the…

Yuru-hakama concept As we’ve reported before, Campfire Creations (previously known as Mocolle), a brand which takes creators, illustrators and designers’ ideas and transform them into…

When we first interviewed Erina Kamiya last year, she was one of the most popular members of masked idol group Kamen Joshi, her DVDs were…

A fusion of traditional Japan and western coffee culture Following the global trend, baristas and other artists who can produce visual magic on a cup…

Whether it’s gigantic wearable felt cat heads, lifelike animal heads, super realistic replicas of your pet’s head, or full body reproductions of shiba inus or…

Thee Iga region of Japan has never shied away from its rich history of ninja tradition, boasting a national ninja certification test and even a…

(Updated on 7/5 with online retail information) If the name Mocolle rings a bell, it may be because the Japanese creative design team Mocolle (whose…

In Japan, it’s quite common to sit on the floor, particularly in housing with tatami flooring, so it’s always good to have a selection of…

Sake, or nihonshu as it’s usually called in Japan, has become the representative Japanese alcoholic beverage in the eyes of the world. From affordable ‘one…

Kyoko Date DK-96 Do you remember Kyoko Date? As the world’s very first “virtual idol,” she created quite a sensation back in 1996. Produced by…

Shirakawa-Go, a mountain settlement in Gifu prefecture, was once considered an unexplored region. The treacherous mountains and snowfall restricted outside interaction, preserving the unique cultural…

Awesome ninja girl bikini lets you practice your kunoichi skills at the beach. Japanese creative design brand Mocolle (whose official brand concept is “Wouldn’t it…