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The 7 major Japanese brands of insulated cups
The 7 major Japanese insulated cup brands compared: Thermos, Zojirushi, Tiger, Mont-bell, KINTO and Mokuneji, from outdoor bottles to minimalist…
Toranoana Doujinshi: Overseas Shipping & How to Buy (2026)
Toranoana doujinshi from the US: the store won't ship abroad or take Visa or Mastercard. See how LinkBuy buys its…
Shin-chan: Adventures of Japan’s Mischievous Kid
Shinnosuke Nohara, or Shin-chan, is the five-year-old star of Crayon Shin-chan: Yoshito Usui's 1990 manga and the TV Asahi anime…
Is it really cheaper to buy fishing gear from Japan?
Is it really cheaper to buy fishing gear from Japan? We compare Shimano Stella reel prices and explain why mid-to-high-value…
A comprehensive induction to classic collector cameras
Classic collector cameras from Japan: 35mm icons like the Canon AE-1, Nikon FM2 and Leica M3, compacts like the Olympus…
Crayon Shin-chan in Japan
Crayon Shin-chan in Japan: Yoshito Usui's manga debuted in 1990 and the anime in 1992. We cover the Kasukabe setting,…
What is Yahoo Auctions?
Yahoo Auctions (ヤフオク!) is one of Japan's largest auction and second-hand marketplaces, mixing bidding with buy-now listings. We explain proxy…
The five most worthy Japanese Lolita brands
Japanese Lolita brands worth owning by substyle: BTSSB and Angelic Pretty for sweet, Innocent World for classic, Moi-meme-Moitie for gothic.
Acquire Insight Adult Figures: The Complete Guide
Insight adult figures guide: where to buy new and used from AmiAmi, Hobby Search, Suruga-ya and Mercari, and how a…
Doujinshi Guide 2024: Where to Buy Japanese Fan Comics
Japanese doujinshi guide: what doujinshi are, where to buy them on Booth, Melonbooks, Toranoana and secondhand sites, and how to…