These Akita dog-inspired items look delightfully similar to the real thing
The Akita is one of the most beloved breeds of dogs in Japan. Aside from being one of six breeds registered in the official Association…
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The cute hamster-kaiju hybrid “Gojiham-kun” is celebrating its 20th birthday with a new product
20 years ago in Japan, the release date of two very different films, Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack and Hamtaro: Adventure…
Vtuber group hololive English marks half-year milestone with special broadcasts, goods, album
Since their debut in September 2020, the Vtuber group “hololive English -Myth-” has collectively registered more than 2 million YouTube channel subscribers, attracting legions of…
Neon Genesis Evangelion entry plug plushie is your new therapy huggy buddy
While Neon Genesis Envagelion fans wait for the indefinitely delayed release of the much anticipated Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time film, you may need…
2-foot-tall Demon Slayer plushies are the perfect size for hugging
You can now hug a chubbier, cuter version of two of the most popular Demon Slayer characters thanks to these new oversized plushies. Character Department…
Sanrio announces 2021 Godiva Valentine’s gifts with chocolate & Hello Kitty, My Melody plushies
Since 2013, Sanrio and Godiva have collaborated on chocolate and plush toy gift sets for Valentine’s Day, Christmas and other holiday occasions. Valentine’s Day 2021…
Cuddle up to your favorite sea creatures with these ultra-realistic plushies
If you love sea creatures but don’t like the simplified or deformed look that many plushies opt for in an attempt to create a cute…
Pikachu plushie surprise toy: One of three types revealed by washing with water
Although it might send up a warning flag for those who saw the film Gremlins in their youth, the target demographic envisaged by Sega Toys…
Huge realistic clam mittens are here for you my friends
No Village Vanguard (Japan’s Hot Topic) as an online retailer has been recently busy with realistic seafood “stuffed animal” plushies. Wearable giant tentacles might be…
Artist turns Japan’s delicious Castella cake into adorable derpy plushie
Spongy castella are one of Japan’s favorite cakes. Available in a variety of flavors and even miniature versions (“baby castella”) sold at festivals, the cake…
Cat falls in love with look-alike plushie toy
If you ever come across your doppelganger in the flesh, you’re more than likely to have a big shock, but how do you react if…
Shiba inu has an unusual walking buddy he won’t leave home without
Every pet owner knows that our furry friends can have unique personalities and quirks that we tolerate because of how cute they are. When it…
New Disney character plushies fit right in the palm of your hands
With movies and TV shows that are popular worldwide, it’s no surprise that Disney has had countless toys modeled after their characters. In Japan, Disney…
Super Round And Realistic Duck Pouches Are The Best Way To Carry Your Quacking Goods
Perhaps as a sequel to their popular otter pouch that doubles as an arm rest, Japanese online retailer Felissimo has released puffy and realistic duck…
Shark Fans Can Recreate B-Movie Dismemberment Scenes with Plushy Hugging Pillow
Last month the International Shark Film Festival took place in Tokyo proving there’s a solid Japanese fanbase for the one of the most blood-thirsty of…