New Products
Coco Ichibanya merch for fashion lovers
Fashion brand Journal Standard Relume and Coco Ichibanya, a Japanese curry fast-food chain have partnered up to release a limited edition five-piece collection of Coco Ichibanya merchandise. Available at Bay Cruise Store Nagoya and other select locations, this collaboration was made with hardcore Coco Ichibanya fans in mind. The curry… Read
7-Eleven releases collaboration snack from Michelin-starred ramen restaurant and Baby Star Ramen
The world’s first Michelin-starred ramen restaurant, Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta, has teamed up with crunchy snack brand Baby Star Ramen to offer a new take on the popular treat. The flavor is based on Tsuta’s standard “salt soba” menu item and is said to hit you with a wave of truffle fragrance as soon as… Read
Keep your hands free with this backpack umbrella stand
Nowadays you’ll see tons of people walking on the streets with their hands full. One hand holding an umbrella and the other holding a portable fan. But what if you could get your umbrella to hook on something that’ll keep you in the shade and free up one hand? That’s… Read
Nissin releases new Gaming Cup Noodle in Japan, with caffeine to keep you gaming all night long
Back in 1958, Nissin invented Chicken Ramen, the world’s first instant ramen, and in 1971 they wowed the world with Cup Noodle, the world’s first instant ramen sold in a cup. Despite these glowing accolades, or perhaps because of them, the company has refused to rest on its laurels, adding more and… Read
Introducing Panasonic’s compact, palm-sized shaver
Panasonic’s newest addition to its shaver lineup is small but mighty. The Lam Dash Palm In ES-PV6 is a shaver built to fit in the palm of your hand, quite literally. Made with an environmentally friendly composite called “Nagori” the finish feels less like plastic and more like ceramic. Using… Read
Three 'Final Fantasy XIV' whiskeys are on the way, with cool nods to the game’s starter cities
Usually when we talk about a video game celebrating its 10th anniversary, it just means that 10 years have passed since it was released. And while that’s true of "Final Fantasy XIV’s" 10th anniversary, which it’s celebrating this month, there’s an extra layer of impressive significance to the milestone, because Square Enix’s… Read
Japanese handmade sneaker company teams up with Gundam for awesome mobile suit-themed shoes
If you’re a "Gundam" fan, and especially a fan of the classic anime from 1985, "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam," you’ll want to ready your wallets. P-Bandai, the official store for the Bandai Namco Group, is selling sneakers decorated with motifs from the beloved show, made by popular Japanese handmade shoe brand SpingleMove. They’re mid-cut sneakers… Read
Stay prepared with disaster prevention slippers
Now might be the best time to throw out those cheap ¥100 shop indoor slippers and invest in something more durable. The new King Jim Disaster Prevention Slippers are made for everyday use around the house or office. With earthquakes being a common occurrence in Japan, it helps to stay… Read
Asahi Super Dry to get new low-alcohol spinoff
Asahi Super Dry is Japan’s favorite brand of beer, so it was a big deal when Asahi Breweries changed its recipe for the first time ever last year. Now they’ve created a new member of the Super Dry extended family, Asahi Super Dry Dry Crystal. Yes, “Dry” is in the official name twice,… Read
Possibly the cutest humidifier in Japan
If you live in a big city, one of the ways you can improve air quality at home is to invest in a humidifier. Using a humidifier regularly also helps alleviate dry skin and allergies. While the cooler, dryer months are still a few weeks away, now might be a… Read
