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Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is a two-player strategy board game. Its earliest predecessor of the game, chaturanga, originated in India in the 6th century was brought to Japan where it spawned a number of variants. Two players, Sente (Black; more literally, person with the first move) and Gote (White; person with the second move), play on a board composed of rectangles in a grid of 9 ranks (rows) by 9 files (columns). The rectangles are undifferenti

Pentel, the famous writing company, has supplied the world with the highest quality products for nearly 70 years. It has evolved through the years and they invented the roller ball technology; the smoothest way to write or draw. Pentel also pioneered graphite lead! One important detail to consider: every Pentel mechanical pencil, lead, eraser, pen and correction fluid is manufactured by their own factories… a true commitment to their manufacturing process! Many of their super qualit

From the hatching of the egg until the last beep does us part... ...TAMAGOTCHI are palm-sized, commonly egg-shaped handheld devices from BANDAI, housing a digital pet that needs to be pampered and reared until it is fully grown up. Compared to the first TAMAGOTCHI that came out back in the mid 90's, which was very simple in design and operations, latest versions are much more sophisticated with numerous features and downloadable app functions to add to the excitement of the pl

For products, scroll down to the bottom ↓ POKEMON, or Pocket Monsters written out, is a franchise centered around fictional creatures that often root or are inspired by Japanese folklore, which is filled with specters, demons, ghosts and other mystical beings of old. Since its launch in the mid-90's, Pokemon rapidly spread out and has firmly established itself as a top media franchise, representing an unprec

There's a craze among modern Japanese women on leg aesthetics. Many Japanese women desire their legs to look long and slender. They aim for something called 美脚 (bikyaku) in Japanese, which refers to beautiful legs. Many women try to improve the condition of their legs in many ways, such as doing leg exercises, getting active, etc. A lot of my lady friends do yoga just for their legs, wear high heels to make their legs appear slender, and take the stairs instead of an elevator whenever po

Founded in 1918, Pilot Pen Corporation is the largest pen manufacturer in Japan, for the general consumer market, some of Pilot's famed product lines include Hi-Tec-C gel ink pens. We want to introduce you which is a solid upgrade to Pilot's hit product, the Hi-Tec-C Maica. Available in many colors, this pen’s name, "Maica" or "My Color", encourages you to choose your favorite one. With a rounded design and slightly heavier bod

MUJI (Mujirushi, 無印良品) is a Japanese company that revolves around the idea of a "no brand" concept and utmost simplicity. Through their natural, soft, and aesthetic products, they've captured the hearts of many around the world. Each product is carefully made through a process that is both good for the environment and also ensuring of good quality. With fresh and clean ideas come items that will make our lives better. One of their well known products is their cut cotton facial pa

【PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS - Detective Conan related Items】 Thrill & excitement with Detective Conan, our feature article today☆ The 23rd anime film of the Case Closed series is now out in theaters with “Detective Conan: Fist of the Blue Sapphire” and it’s a huge success! On its opening day in Japan, the anime made a new box-office revenue record for the franchise breaking through the 400 mio. Yen mark, surpassing previous films of the series ＼(^o^)

Shopping Studio Ghibli Merchandise Anywhere from Japan From Howl’s Moving Castle to My Neighbor Totoro, the Studio Ghibli has left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions. But did you know you can bring a piece of that magic into your home? At J-Subculture, we make it easier than ever for international fans to access Studio Ghibli merchandise, straight from Japan. J-Subculture is your ultimate destination for the world of Studio Ghibli figures and collectibles. Why Studio

Japan is a country filled to the brim with avid chopstick users. People acquire the skill to use chopsticks from an early age. Since chopsticks are a big part of Japanese food culture, you can find them in all sorts of designs in Japan. We at J-Subculture like to keep tabs on the assorted designs of chopsticks and today we'd like to talk about combat chopsticks! It's about time you've ditched the drab, wooden ones, isn't it? Man, do I know the struggle...So combat chopsticks--what are they? Tha