Sitting upright and resting your wrists on a hard desk while using a computer can be pretty uncomfortable. While the occasional slouch relieves us of some of the back pain from sitting upright, the wrists require a different kind of relief. In Japan, things are usually not only practical but cute as well. Hence, Bandai…

Want to grab a bite of the popular character Funassyi? Well you’re in luck! The mascot’s cafe is opening soon and will be offering a new menu to those who love the pear character! So if you’re in Fukuoka, then head down to the Funassyi Cafe! Who is Funassyi? Funassyi is a popular mascot character…

Did you know that every prefecture in Japan have their own mascot? They are called “Yuru-chara” in Japanese and are usually created to promote a place or region, event, organization, or business. They are characterized by their cute and unsophisticated designs, and often incorporating motifs that represent local culture, history or produce. They may be…