toys

Chiikawa Scores Three-Peat at Japan Character Awards; Tamagotchi and Monchhichi Return to the SpotlightCULTURE | Jul 5, 2026

Capsule Toys and Other “Random Goods” Thrill Japan’s Adults and Kids Alike INSIGHT | Apr 15, 2026

Akabeko: Fukushima’s Famous Red CowCULTURE | Apr 13, 2026

Kendama: Japan’s Traditional Cup-and-Ball ToyCULTURE | Jul 17, 2025

Gacha-Gacha: A Half-Century of Mystery Goodies from Japan’s Capsule ToysCULTURE | Dec 13, 2021

New Ways to Play: The 2017 International Tokyo Toy Show (Videos)CULTURE | Jun 7, 2017

2017 International Tokyo Toy Show (Photo Gallery)CULTURE | Jun 2, 2017

Five Traditional ToysCULTURE | Jul 13, 2016

VR Toys at Center Stage: 2016 International Tokyo Toy Show (Videos)CULTURE | Jun 23, 2016

2016 International Tokyo Toy Show (Photo Gallery)CULTURE | Jun 10, 2016

Japan’s Resurgent Toy Market: The 2015 International Tokyo Toy ShowINSIGHT | Jul 10, 2015

“Yōkai Watch”: Japan’s Netherworld Hit Poised to Go OverseasCULTURE | Oct 17, 2014

The Nostalgic Taste of "Dagashi" SnacksCULTURE | Jan 9, 2013