Bandai’s Tamagotchi has officially shipped over 100 million units worldwide
Japanese toy and hobby company Bandai has announced that its iconic handheld digital pet, the Tamagotchi, has surpassed 100 million cumulative units shipped worldwide.
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Draco Malfoy actor Tom Felton attends grand opening of Tokyo’s new Harry Potter store
To celebrate the grand opening of Japan's first flagship "Harry Potter Shop" in Harajuku, actor Tom Felton, who famously portrayed Draco Malfoy in the film series, made a surprise visit to Japan.
Fairy themed Sylvanian Families Cafe now open in Yokohama
A new themed café based on Sylvanian Families will open between August and September, with an exclusive menu available to purchase.
New Ultraman Zero Ichiban Kuji lottery is a massive celebration of the hero
A new "Ichiban Kuji" lottery from Bandai Spirits has been released, with a theme dedicated entirely to the popular Ultra Hero, Ultraman Zero.
Bandai Namco opens new experiential mega-store in the heart of Shibuya
The new experiential retail facility, "Bandai Namco Cross Store MAGNET by SHIBUYA109," has officially opened its doors in Tokyo.
New exclusive Original Tamagotchi variant appears as full prize line-up revealed for new Tamagotchi Ichiban Kuji
A new "Ichiban Kuji" lottery from Bandai Spirits is being released, themed around the massively popular Tamagotchi virtual pet franchise and the nostalgia of the Heisei era.
Pre-orders open for Nendoroid of Twilight Sparkle from My Little Pony
Pre-orders have officially begun for a Nendoroid figure of Twilight Sparkle from the popular animated series, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
Angie La Coquette ‘Lolita’ themed pop up shop opens in Tokyo this month
A new 'Angie La Coquette' themed pop up shop will open in Tokyo from May 23rd.
Shaun the Sheep ’30th anniversary’ exhibition now open in Tokyo
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Shaun the Sheep' an exhibition will open in Tokyo from May 16th.
Huge new Bandai Namco store set to open in Shibuya
BANDAI NAMCO have announced that the grand opening of "BANDAI NAMCO Cross Store MAGNET by SHIBUYA109" will take place in August 2025.