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Nameneko’s Nekomaru Trading Card and Japan’s 1980s Parody ID Craze

Featuring Nekomaru from photographer Satoru Tsuda's Nameneko series, this trading card captures Japan's 1980–82 cat delinquent craze in parody ID card format.

2026.08.24

Japanese Collectibles

What Chikorita’s Hexagon Eraser Reveals About Japan’s Arcade Era

A soft-rubber Chikorita eraser by Banpresto, this Gen II Pokemon prize item was only obtainable through Japan's arcade crane games around 1999–2003.

2026.08.24

Japanese Collectibles

Onigasaki Kaigoku’s Summer Bookmark for The Ones Within Fans

A summer swimsuit bookmark from The Ones Within featuring Onigasaki Kaigoku in beach attire — a season-limited anime collectible from Japan.

2026.08.24

Japanese Collectibles

What Is a Honda Collectible? A Buyer’s Guide to Genuine OEM Parts, Diecast Models, and Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Memorabilia

Say "Honda" to most people and they picture a sensible sedan or a commuter motorcycle. Say it to a collector and watch their eyes light up. Honda collectibles span an unexpectedly wide world: rare discontinued OEM parts hunted down by...

2026.08.24

Japanese Culture

Sandreon and the 1996 Knight Gundam Battle Card Explained

Bandai's 1996 SD Gundam Knight card No.236 features Sandreon, a machine warrior from a Japanese fantasy spin-off series never released outside Japan.

2026.08.24

Japanese Collectibles

Lake Biwa’s Endangered Catfish in Furuta’s Choco Egg Series

This Furuta Choco Egg figure from the Japan Animal Collection depicts Silurus biwaensis, the giant catfish endemic to Lake Biwa, with Kaiyodo sculpting.

2026.08.24

Japanese Collectibles

Your Guide to Laputa’s 1986 Animage Playing Card

A Club King card from a Laputa playing card set, released in 1986 alongside Studio Ghibli's first theatrical film and tied to Japan's Animage magazine.

2026.08.23

Japanese Collectibles

8 Attack on Titan Characters on One JR Central Postcard

An Attack on Titan postcard produced for a JR Central railway campaign, featuring eight major characters in casual attire at a modern Japanese station.

2026.08.23

Japanese Collectibles

The Dog Artlist Collection for Jack Russell Terrier Fans

The Dog Artlist Collection turned real dog breeds into character figures. This Jack Russell Terrier keychain is an official licensed piece from Japan.

2026.08.23

Japanese Collectibles

Doraemon’s Guidance Angel and the Gashapon Behind It

Bandai's Capchara 7 is a gashapon figure depicting Doraemon holding the Michibiki Angel, a secret gadget from the original manga. Here's what that means.

2026.08.23

Japanese Collectibles