Japanese clay model maker Nendoyorishin (Twitter, YouTube) has a true talent for crafting super realistic Pokémon figures that look like they’ve been teleported right out…

Ornamental dolls play quite a big role in Japanese tradition and culture, and as such, there’s quite a variety when it comes to their types….

Famous dollmaker Pullip has impressed with their collaborations in the past, recently teaming up with Sanrio for Hello Kitty and My Melody inspired dolls. They’ll…

Japan is said to be a country with one foot in the future and the other in the past. These days it can be argued…

Whilst you’ve probably heard of hina dolls, kokeshi dolls and daruma dolls, you may be unfamiliar with kimekomi dolls. Also known as wood and cloth…

Despite multiple postponements, the recent release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time has given fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion a conclusion to one of…

By JAPAN Forward The name of the doll decorations comes from the ancient Japanese “Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.” The tale is so popular it…

No matter the time of year, there’s always an upcoming festival ready to steal the show in Japan. Some festivities may vary from region to…

As the dramatic finale of Attack on Titan ensues, merchandise and goods celebrating one of the most successful animated series in the history of Japanese…

It was just earlier this year that the “Sega Toys Who are You?” lineup welcomed a transforming mystery Pikachu furball plushie that “evolved” when put…

You may remember talented wool felt artist Nyonyomi (@payacopaya) from her impossibly adorable recreation of Detective Pikachu as a felt doll. Nyominyomi perfectly captured Pikachu’s…

It’s not uncommon to find ornamental dolls on display in a Japanese household, such as Hina-ningyo, which are used to celebrate and wish for the…

“This is actually terrifying.” “If I saw this in the middle of the night, I’d scream.” “This would paralyze me out of terror!” Kashi(@ayakoharun918) with…

Hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has been on a merchandise roll this year it’s very own underwear, Tamagotchi, and even okonomiyaki menu. Now…

Do you like Naruto? Do you like cats? Well, then this lineup of figures will hit your feline ninja sweet spot. Japanese anime store AmiAmi…