Pop-up Theme Cafes in Japan 2023 (Temporary Collaboration Cafes in Tokyo)
1st December 2023Read moreA list of temporary, pop-up theme cafes in Japan in 2023.
Last Order Dates for Christmas 2023
22nd November 2023Read moreGet your gifts in time for Christmas – plus Xmas gift ideas!
Black Friday 2023 – Help Plant Trees!
24th November 2023Read moreFor Black Friday weekend, we're donating money from every order to plant trees, making Black Friday greener.
Wagyu Beef Restaurant with Vegetarian / Vegan Options: Teppan Tavern Tenamonya in Kyoto, Japan
16th November 2023Read moreTeppan Tavern Tenamonya is a teppanyaki restaurant in Kyoto that has A5 wagyu beef and vegetarian / vegan options (very rare!)
Gifts for people who like Japan
14th November 2023Read moreChristmas gift ideas for fans of Japanese culture or anyone planning a trip to Tokyo!
2024 Japan Calendar Pre-order
19th October 2023Read more2024 Japan Calendar Pre-orders are open now for the 2024 Japan Calendar! They’ll be sent out in time for Christmas and the new year – pre-order here (worldwide shipping): The photos are of previous calendars to show how it looks. The 2024 calendar will feature all new artwork. What’s on the Calendar? The calendar’s designed for planning a trip to
New Guide to Kawaii Tokyo
28th July 2023Read moreA new, 56 page guide to fun and kawaii things to do in Tokyo - available now! In collaboration with Tofu Cute.
On Twitch with Iain Lee & Katherine Boyle – Watch the recording!
3rd July 2023Read moreIain and Katherine stream chat and podcasts twice a week, with phone-ins and lots of fun. There are bite-size samples on Spotify, and you can subscribe to their Patreon to catch all their shows and lots more fun streams than what’s available for free. You might know Katherine from BBC Radio and talkRADIO, and Iain from the 11 O’Clock Show,
New Series of Japan Travel Videos
21st April 2023Read moreWatch my new series of Japan travel videos filmed in Spring 2023.
I Designed a Jigsaw Puzzle for Gibsons!
21st January 2023Read moreSweet Retreat is a 1000 piece puzzle that's available now.
Hamster Beanie Hats
6th January 2023Read moreNew hamster beanie hat, with a cute hamster peeping out of the cuff.
Black Friday 2022
24th November 2022Read moreFor Black Friday, for every order, money will be donated to plant trees. It's good to give a little back to help the environment.
Royal Mail Strikes 2022 – Please Order Early for Christmas
3rd October 2022Read moreThere are a number of Royal Mail strike days coming up in the run-up to Christmas. There will be delays - the best way to avoid this is to order gifts early, to make sure you get your items in time for Christmas.
2023 Japan Calendar
20th September 2022Read morePre-orders are open for the 2023 calendar. The theme is "Magical Japan".
Japan Survey: The Results are in!
21st June 2022Read moreI asked what you're most excited about doing in Japan, and almost 500 people answered! The results are in...
New ‘Postcards from Japan’ Stickers
26th May 2022Read moreNew sticker set featuring destinations around Japan.
New ShinkanShirt: Japanese Bullet Train Shirt
27th April 2022Read moreThe new Japanese shinkansen bullet train shirts are available now!
Dreaming of Japan Tea Towel
29th March 2022Read moreNew tea towel for anyone whose heart's in Tokyo - available now!
New Sushi Wrapping Paper
25th March 2022Read moreNew wrapping paper with a colourful conveyor belt sushi pattern.