May 8, 2025FamilyMart reveals exclusive Tamagotchi range – find out how to get oneFamilyMart, one of Japan’s leading convenience store chains, has announced the exclusive pre-order launch of… May 4, 2025Don’t miss your last chance to pre-order the Gundam x Hatsune Miku collab merchFans of Gundam and Hatsune Miku don’t have long to place pre-orders for the new… May 4, 2025Designs revealed for new hand crafted Demon Slayer watch rangeCharacter collaboration brand “GARRACK” is set to release a breathtaking new line of mechanical wristwatches… FamilyMart reveals exclusive Tamagotchi range – find out how to get oneMay 8, 2025 Don’t miss your last chance to pre-order the Gundam x Hatsune Miku collab merchMay 4, 2025Designs revealed for new hand crafted Demon Slayer watch rangeMay 4, 2025 NEWS New One Piece ‘Ichiban Kuji’ figure lottery focuses on the series’ timeskipMay 11, 2025A new One Piece ‘Ichiban Kuji’ prize lottery will feature figures based on the series’ timeskip. JoJo’s Sleepy Adventure: Cute new JJBA figures are coming to gashapon machinesMay 11, 2025Fans eagerly await results of lottery to buy exclusive Gundam SEED Freedom figureMay 11, 2025“PEANUTS Tamagotchi” released to celebrate Snoopy’s 75th anniversaryMay 11, 2025Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy’s Japanese release to get exclusive promo cardsMay 11, 2025Bloodborne’s First Hunter, Gehrman, comes to life in new high-end statueMay 10, 2025 Bloodborne’s First Hunter, Gehrman, comes to life in new high-end statueMay 10, 2025Pre-orders launch for life-size bust of Evangelion’s Unit 01May 10, 2025Evangelion teams up with Japan’s favorite corn snack Umaibo for tasty new collabMay 10, 2025Shinigami Style: Iconic anime DEATH NOTE gets new gothic fashion ring collectionMay 10, 2025New Pokémon shaped mold transforms everything into DittoMay 10, 2025Japan exclusive Fanta Peach gets an upgrade for summer 2025May 10, 20257-Eleven’s exclusive Gunpla kit is already being resold less than 24hrs after its launchMay 9, 2025 LATEST EVENTS Blue Rock x Rascal pop up shop to open in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka this monthNijisanji’s popular unit ‘VΔLZ’ gets their own collab cafe in Japan‘The Vampire Dies in No Time’ exhibition to open in Yokohama and TokyoNew ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ pop up shop opens this summerJapan’s new ‘Doctors only’ bodybuilding contest will set pulses racingDemon Slayer event takes over Tokyo’s NAMJATOWN amusement park‘Compass 2.0 Combat Analysis System’ pop up shop to open in Marui stores across Japan‘The Elusive Samurai’ pop up shop is now open in Tokyo and Osaka‘Moriarty the Patriot’ themed cafe to open in Tokyo Check out our Events Calendar MORE NEWS May 9, 2025Two men arrested for defacing Niigata’s historic Bandai BridgeMay 9, 2025Elegant new figure of Nier:Automata’s 2B now availableMay 9, 2025Bridget & Roger strike a pose in new “Guilty Gear -Strive-” figureMay 9, 2025FGO’s Scathach-Skadi hits the beach and joins “Summer Queens” figure lineMay 8, 2025Real-life version of Alice’s headphones from “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE” announcedMay 8, 2025New “Ninja Gaiden 3” figures of Ryu and Kasumi revealedMay 8, 2025Dandadan’s Aira Shiratori joins MegaHouse’s palm-sized figure lineMay 8, 2025Japan exclusive Sakura Miku merch gets limited time general sale Previous1…123…88Next Previous123Next MORE EVENTS May 7, 2025Hetalia ‘Flower World’ pop up shop to open in Tokyo, Osaka and FukuokaMay 7, 2025Paradise Kiss ’25th Anniversary’ pop up shop to open in SapporoMay 7, 2025Katekyo Hitman REBORN! ‘Trad×Beret Style Merch Fair’ opens in Animate stores across JapanMay 7, 2025‘How Does She Love a Scumbag’ pop up shop opens in stores across JapanMay 7, 2025New exhibition marking Nekopara’s 10th anniversary opens in Tokyo this monthMay 7, 2025Limited-time ‘SAKAMOTO DAYS PLAZA’ now open in SendaiMay 7, 2025Charming new Witch Watch cafe stand to open in Tokyo and FukuokaMay 6, 2025‘AMPTAKxCOLORS’ cafe now open across Japan Previous1…123…111Next Previous123Next FEATURED May 8, 2025FamilyMart reveals exclusive Tamagotchi range – find out how to get oneMay 4, 2025Don’t miss your last chance to pre-order the Gundam x Hatsune Miku collab merchMay 4, 2025Designs revealed for new hand crafted Demon Slayer watch range NEWS May 11, 2025New One Piece ‘Ichiban Kuji’ figure lottery focuses on the series’ timeskipMay 11, 2025JoJo’s Sleepy Adventure: Cute new JJBA figures are coming to gashapon machinesMay 11, 2025Fans eagerly await results of lottery to buy exclusive Gundam SEED Freedom figureMay 11, 2025“PEANUTS Tamagotchi” released to celebrate Snoopy’s 75th anniversaryMay 11, 2025Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy’s Japanese release to get exclusive promo cardsMay 10, 2025Bloodborne’s First Hunter, Gehrman, comes to life in new high-end statueMay 10, 2025Pre-orders launch for life-size bust of Evangelion’s Unit 01May 10, 2025Evangelion teams up with Japan’s favorite corn snack Umaibo for tasty new collab Previous1…123…90Next Previous123Next EVENTS May 11, 2025Blue Rock x Rascal pop up shop to open in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka this monthMay 9, 2025Nijisanji’s popular unit ‘VΔLZ’ gets their own collab cafe in JapanMay 9, 2025‘The Vampire Dies in No Time’ exhibition to open in Yokohama and TokyoMay 9, 2025New ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ pop up shop opens this summerMay 9, 2025Japan’s new ‘Doctors only’ bodybuilding contest will set pulses racingMay 8, 2025Demon Slayer event takes over Tokyo’s NAMJATOWN amusement parkMay 8, 2025‘Compass 2.0 Combat Analysis System’ pop up shop to open in Marui stores across JapanMay 8, 2025‘The Elusive Samurai’ pop up shop is now open in Tokyo and Osaka Previous1…123…112Next Previous123Next This post may contain affiliate links, and Essential Japan may earn a commission if you purchase through them.
