News Japanese Fashion Designer Creates Gender-Neutral Sailor School Uniform So Anyone Can Strut In Skirts Japan’s classic sailor school uniform just went from kawaii to kakkoii with this inclusive and functional design.
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News Kaguya-sama Movie Adaptation Releases Trailer & Will Premiere In Japan On 17th December Ticketing sales for the Kaguya-sama movie starts on 5th November, with free multi-card cases to be claimed while stocks last.
News KitKat Japan Now Has A Giant Cosy Futon & Suitcase Just Like The Iconic Snack For You To #HaveABreak Need a break? Snuggle in KitKat Japan's gigantic futon that's designed after the snack, and have sweet dreams on chilly nights.
News Fullmetal Alchemist Gets Live-Action Stage Play In March 2023, Ticketing Sales Start In Nov Set for a stage play across 2 weeks in Japan, the all-time popular Fullmetal Alchemist series begins ticketing sales on 1st November.
News Vinland Saga Season 2 Premieres On 9th January, New Opening Song Shown In New Trailer Moving on from Thorfinn's lifelong revenge, Vinland Saga Season 2 will be returning in Jan 2023 with a new arc.
Activities & Attractions Ichijo Dori Yokai Street: Lively Neighbourhood In Kyoto Where Monsters Blend Into Everyday Life At Ichijo Dori Yokai Street in Kyoto, monsters help to man the stalls. Enter the spirit world with yokai-themed food and night parades.
Culture , News Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure Lands On Netflix On 13th Dec, Teaser Shows Wild Ride For Lazy Eggs Gudetama is rolling into Netflix on an eggshell-turned-stroller with its new friend Shakipiyo. Hop on their eggcellent aventure on 13th Dec!
Culture , News YOASOBI Celebrates 3rd Anniversary With New Gundam Opening Song & Blesses All Fans YOASOBI music meets Gundam animations in a soul-stirring video to celebrate the birthdays of YOASOBI and Gundam’s new original series.
Activities & Attractions Kumanote Cafe: Get Served By A Bear Paw In A Wall, Which Actually Belongs To A Socially Awkward Staff Located in Osaka Prefecture, the supportive Kumonote Cafe employs individuals facing mental health conditions.