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Bandai Hobby Center Hands-On Experience!

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to design the next great Gundam model? At Bandai Spirits’ interactive Plastic Model Design Museum in Shizuoka, visitors become “model designers” for a day, exploring every step of the model-making process—from concept sketches and mold design to packaging. With thousands of model kits on display, hands-on design challenges, and even the chance to create your own custom … Continue reading Bandai Hobby Center Hands-On Experience!

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Nijisanji Girls Idol Festival!

Nijisanji is turning up the idol energy with its first-ever Girls Idol Festival, coming to Intex Osaka on December 19–20, 2026. Featuring 16 fan-favorite VTubers across two dazzling stages, the two-day event promises live performances, unforgettable moments, and plenty of rainbow-powered excitement. Whether you’re Team Iris or Team Prism, this is shaping up to be one of Nijisanji’s biggest celebrations yet. With nearly 150 unique … Continue reading Nijisanji Girls Idol Festival!

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Mochurin Donut at Mister Donut!

Mister Donut is bringing serious chew-factor to the menu with its new limited-edition Mochurin donuts. Featuring an irresistibly soft and bouncy texture, the trio of treats will be available starting June 3, with online reservations which began as early as May 14. For donut fans, this is one sweet release. First launched for the brand’s 55th anniversary, the soft, bouncy treats quickly became a fan … Continue reading Mochurin Donut at Mister Donut!

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 Pokémon Japan Championships 2026!

Pokémon’s 30th anniversary celebration went into overdrive at PJCS2026, Japan’s biggest Pokémon tournament ever. More than 21,000 fans packed Pacifico Yokohama—more than double last year’s crowd—to watch epic battles across Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Unite. With a record-breaking turnout and tickets to the Pokémon World Championships 2026 in San Francisco on the line, the competition was … Continue reading  Pokémon Japan Championships 2026!

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Japanese Manga May Be Harder To Find

Japan’s bookstore landscape has reached a historic milestone—and not in a way many manga lovers hoped. According to a recent survey by the Japan Publishing Organization for Information Infrastructure Development (JPO), the number of bookstores operating across the country has fallen below 10,000 for the first time! Traditional bookstores continue to face significant challenges as demand for printed publications declines. This will make it harder … Continue reading Japanese Manga May Be Harder To Find

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Discover the Indie-Pop Magic of Laura Day Romance from Tokyo, Japan

Hello everyone, As I was browsing some of the music in my YouTube history I rediscovered an amazing indie-pop band from Tokyo, Japan – LAURA DAY ROMANCE. This band originally formed in 2017, as a four member group. Today, three of their core members are continuing their musical passion: vocalist Inoue Kazuki, lead guitarist Suzuki Jin, and drummer Isomoto Yuta. A bit of history on the … Continue reading Discover the Indie-Pop Magic of Laura Day Romance from Tokyo, Japan

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Shibuya LOFT “Iro Iro Mask” Event!

LOFT, a Japanese chain store specialized in stationery goods, fashionable household items, and everyday commodities, will have their “Iro Iro Mask” event from January 8th to January 25th at their Shibuya LOFT location. The purpose of the event is to embrace the fact that face masks have become even more commonplace in Japan–and considering that a lot of Japanese people already wore face masks before … Continue reading Shibuya LOFT “Iro Iro Mask” Event!

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Calbee Makes Super Rare Snack – “Coro Coro Vegetable”!

Calbee, Inc., one of the most popular Japanese snack companies, has announced that they will be making a very-limited batch of their “Coro Coro Vegetable” snack. But just how limited? Well, try only 120 bags, which are each only 4.38 ounces each. This makes this snack one of the rarest Calbee snacks every produced! The cost of each tiny bag is 800 yen ($7.77), which … Continue reading Calbee Makes Super Rare Snack – “Coro Coro Vegetable”!

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How To Make Japanese Peach Pizza!

Hey everyone, I hope your New Year is starting off great! As one of my New Year’s goals, I’ve decided to try my hand at cooking. But in true JapanSauce.net fashion, I wanted to have a fun twist to my cooking challenge. And that’s where ARASHI comes in. As some of you may know, ARASHI (嵐) is a mega-popular “boy group” in Japan, who actually … Continue reading How To Make Japanese Peach Pizza!

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Nigeru Wa Haji 2021 New Year Special Reaction! 逃げるは恥だが役に立つ!

Happy New Year everyone! It’s 2021 and that means JapanSauce.net is back with more videos, articles, and fun information about Japan! For my first post of the New Year, I would like to provide you with a reaction video about the Nigeru wa Haji New Year Special! For those of you that have not seen this Japanese Drama, I would highly recommend it. It is … Continue reading Nigeru Wa Haji 2021 New Year Special Reaction! 逃げるは恥だが役に立つ!

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