Want to buy something from Japan? Of course! It’s so much cheaper to buy from the source. But have you thought about how much international shipping is going to cost? Whether you’ve thought about it or not, international shipping from Japan isn’t exactly cheap. Small, light items may n...

So, you want something from Japan… Let’s say you’re an anime otaku. With Jujutsu Kaisen’s 3rd season currently airing, tons of new merch is being released for preorder. You checked with your local anime shop, but they aren’t selling that new Gojo Satoru figure that just released last w...

Wherever you are in the world, you’re probably at least somewhat familiar with raffles. You buy a number of entries (usually tickets), they’re thrown into a box, and a select number of tickets are drawn as the winners. Each ticket has an equal chance of winning a prize, but no...

When you hear “Valentine’s Day,” what comes to mind? A day to give flowers to your partner? Or maybe exchanging gifts with someone special? For me…of course, it’s chocolate!! Yes, in Japan, Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate. And the way people enjoy it keeps evolving e...