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Featured StoryOct 17, 2026

Tombow Customizes the Mono Graph Lite for 2027 New Year Greetings

Through Novelty Gift Mall, Tombow has launched a seasonal gifting program featuring custom zodiac printing on its Mono Graph Lite oil-based pens.

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From Industrial Tape to At-Home Gel: Kamoi Launches "mt French Nail Tape"

Kamoi Kakoshi Co., Ltd. the Japanese paper adhesive manufacturer behind the brand mt, has entered personal care with the launch of "mt french nail seal."

New ProductLifestyle

Oct 16, 2026

Winners Announced for the 19th Shachihata New Product Design Competition

On October 9, 2026, the winners of the 19th annual Shachihata New Product Design Competition (SNDC) were officially unveiled in Tokyo, Japan.

EventLifestyle

Oct 15, 2026

A Century of Books: Kinokuniya and Dick Bruna Celebrate 100 Years

In 2027, Japan’s retail bookstore giant Kinokuniya turns 100. By pure coincidence, the late Dutch graphic artist and picture-book icon Dick Bruna would have turned 100 the exact same year.

LifestyleEvent

Oct 8, 2026

Step Inside Notebook Atelier's New Kagurazaka Sanctuary In Tokyo

The beloved Notebook Atelier (手帳アトリエ) has officially opened its brand-new location in Tokyo's historic and charming Kagurazaka neighborhood.

StationeryLifestyle

Sep 26, 2026

Bandai Puts a Tamagotchi on a Ring, and It’s Pure Nostalgic Chaos

Bandai is trying to bring nostalgia back on a ring. It looks like the company is squarely targeting young adults with the all-new Tamagotchi ring.

LifestyleNew Product

Sep 24, 2026

You Can Now Sleep Inside an Actual Poké Ball, Because Of Course You Can

For nearly three decades, Pokémon fans have wondered what it actually feels like to get recalled into a Poké ball. Well, we finally have an answer!

Lifestyle

Sep 22, 2026