News Beyond Japan

Japan's latest interactive device, emojam, lets you communicate creatively using over 1,400 unique emojis. Launched through Sega Fave, emojam is designed for a new type of messaging experience combining emojis to create coded messages with friends. Pre-orders are open now,...

Calbee brings its popular "Nori-Shio" potato chip flavor to a cup noodle with the new Nori-Shio Flavor Yakisoba featuring crispy potato bites, available starting, November 25 (Mon) Nori-Shio Flavor Yakisoba with crispy potato bites   ¥349 This innovative cup yakisoba offers...

The highly anticipated GU x Harry Potter collaboration launches November 22 (Fri). This marks the fifth special collection inspired by the beloved world of Harry Potter, with loungewear, sweaters, and knits featuring iconic motifs from the four Hogwarts houses—Gryffindor, Slytherin,...

In a remarkable fusion of Japanese craftsmanship and artistic innovation, Murase Kabanko's Akairokozane-Oudoubyou-Hainougusoku has been awarded the prestigious Artistic Design Award at the Japan Leather Award 2024, Japan’s largest contest for leather goods. This one-of-a-kind backpack, inspired by traditional samurai...

Good Glass Japan has introduced a charming double-wall glass featuring the beloved Pokémon character, Snorlax and Jigglypuff. Snorlax Double-Wall Glass  ¥4,290 (tax included) The Snorlax double-wall glass from Good Glass combines the warmth and individuality of handmade craftsmanship with Snorlax’s...

Nintendo has unveiled Nintendo Music, a mobile app that brings beloved game soundtracks right to your fingertips, launching on October 31, 2024. Exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, this app features music from Nintendo’s legendary titles spanning from the NES...

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has unveiled Death Note: Killer Within, an online deduction game based on the popular Death Note manga, originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Set for release on November 5, the game will be available exclusively for...

The cosmetics brand CreerBeaute, run by Bandai, has introduced a new and nostalgic product: the "Tamagotchi Multi-Carry Balm," available in eight designs. Inspired by the original 1996 release of the iconic Tamagotchi, these balms are packaged in adorable, miniature containers...

Starting October 30, &honey introduces a special My Melody collaboration, available in limited quantities. The lineup includes a shampoo and treatment set, plus a hair oil, all featuring the gentle, sweet aroma of fresh strawberries, inspired by My Melody herself....

Jewelry brand agete is set to release a special collection inspired by the Fantastic Beasts series on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.This collection captures intricate and dynamic details that look as though they have leapt straight out of the Fantastic Beasts...

Announcing the second wave of the Splatoon 3 collaboration with Japan’s fashion e-commerce giant ZOZOTOWN! Starting from October 30, 2024, 18 unique apparel items inspired by in-game gear will be available for pre-order, letting fans sport the look of their...

From November 1, 2024, to February 2, 2025, the Azabudai Hills Gallery (Garden Plaza A MB Floor) will host the "Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition: Great Discoveries of Beauty and Craftsmanship". The adjacent special Pokémon x Crafts Goods Shop (Garden Plaza...

FamilyMart’s original apparel brand, Convenience Wear, launches a new collaboration line with Netflix on October 29, 2024!The third release in this collaboration series brings Netflix’s signature red “N” logo to fashion, designed with a gradient effect for a subtle, stylish...

Kokuyo unveils the third edition of its popular Campus Paw Soft-Ring Notebook, featuring ring bindings inspired by animal paw pads and covers with fluffy patterns of dogs and cats. Available from November 1, 2024. Campus Paw Soft-Ring Notebook - Third...

Kanro’s popular collaboration returns with its 8th installment: "Pure Gummy Pokémon Pikachu Mixchu Fruit Flavor," launching in Japan on October 29, 2024. The flavor, inspired by the seasons, combines pineapple, apple, and muscat grapes for a unique "Mixchu Fruit" taste....

PANDORA Jewelry Japan is set to release its first collaboration with Netflix’s global phenomenon Stranger Things in its Holiday Collection on Thursday, October 24, 2024. This nostalgic collection, inspired by the 1980s American pop culture of Stranger Things, features nine...

The highly anticipated collaboration between METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER, the latest addition to the globally popular Metal Gear series, and GU is set for release on October 25. The collection's concept centers around imagining casual townwear suitable for...

Starting November 1, 2024, SNIDEL HOME is launching its highly anticipated third Harry Potter Collection. Inspired by the beloved Hogwarts houses, this collection offers a spellbinding array of 22 new items, including loungewear and accessories. Pairs Collection Women'sCardigan  ¥10,780 (BUR,...

ASAHIYAMA ZOO x FELISSIMO for Borneo Forest Introducing a collaborative project between Asahiyama Zoo, located in Hokkaido, Japan, and the fashion brand Felissimo. They have launched conservation products to help protect the Borneo Forest. All items include a ¥100 donation...

Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary x G-SHOCK Collaboration DW-5600KT24-1JR  ¥18,700 (tax included) To celebrate the 50th anniversary of both Hello Kitty, one of Japan’s most iconic characters, and CASIO's watch division, a special collaboration has been created. The watch features an...