My Melody’s September was defined by one collaboration. Ladurée, the Parisian pâtisserie, put her in a pastry chef’s uniform for a collection sold only in Japan, complete with…
Cinnamoroll had a quieter September than Hello Kitty or Pompompurin, but a very specific one. Three brands worked with him for the first time, and almost all of…
Kuromi’s birthday falls on 31 October, which puts her at the centre of Japan’s Halloween season. September 2026 was the run-up: drugstores, a discount chain, a clothing chain…
Pompompurin turned 30 in 2026, and Japanese brands spent September celebrating. A fashion label, a jewelry maker, two publishers, a chocolate brand and Japan’s convenience store chains all…
Hello Kitty is sold all over the world, but a large share of her collaborations never leaves Japan. In September 2026 alone, Japanese retailers and brands released more…
Sanrio has official online stores for several regions, including the United States and Europe, but a large share of Sanrio goods is only sold in Japan. Lottery prizes,…
Craving Japanese snacks in the Philippines? You can find them in a few places, from Japanese grocery stores in Makati’s Little Tokyo to Mitsukoshi Fresh in BGC and…
Japanese snacks are full of regional and limited-edition flavors, and many of them are sold only in certain areas of Japan or for a short time. If you…
Calbee is one of Japan’s best-known snack makers, and its lineup goes far beyond potato chips. In Japanese stores, you’ll find Calbee potato sticks like Jagarico and Jagabee,…
Pocky is one of Japan’s best-known snacks, but the lineup in Japan goes far beyond the classic chocolate stick. Glico’s Japanese range includes extra-thin and bitter cacao versions,…