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German luxury brand MCM and popular anime Crayon Shin-chan announce their second collaboration collection featuring 2D charms of Shin-chan and Shiro, launching November 8, 2025.
Starting November 1, 2025, Dandelion Chocolate introduces a festive Christmas collection featuring limited-edition single-origin chocolate treats and seasonal cafe menu items inspired by European Christmas markets.
Following last year's successful release, omamori (protective amulets), goshuin (temple stamps), and goshuincho (stamp books) featuring the popular anime Blue Lock are now available at three temples in the Kansai region.
A traditional ginger sugar confection beloved as an Ise pilgrimage souvenir gets a contemporary update with modern packaging and individual wrapping, making it more accessible to younger generations.
Buttery Soyora Suzuka Shiroko introduces an autumn-limited Mont Blanc and Berry Mille-Feuille featuring Japanese chestnuts, plus an expanded financier collection with 10 varieties starting September 2024.
Experience the magic of Toba Aquarium after dark with exclusive night tours available only to guests staying at participating ryokans. See Japan's only sea otters and nocturnal marine life in action during this special 3-day limited event in December 2025.
What is a Ninja? A ninja is a specialized warrior mainly engaged in espionage, sabotage, and assassination. The term “ninja” became widely popular during the Showa era, but historically, they were known as “Shinobi,” “Rappa,” or “Suppa.” Particularly famous ninja groups were formed in Iga (present-day Mie Prefecture) and Koga (present-day Shiga Prefecture), and they […]