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.
Japanese Collectibles
Japanese Collectibles 
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.
Japanese Collectibles 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Japanese Collectibles Snoopy’s Marching Band Figure From Japan’s Choco Egg Era
A Japan-only Furuta Choco Egg figure of Snoopy as a marching band leader, tracing the Peanuts franchise and Japan's food-toy collecting tradition.
Japanese Collectibles Stormtrooper Helmet Art on Japan’s Ichiban Kuji Towel
A Banpresto Ichiban Kuji J Prize art towel featuring a cartoon Stormtrooper helmet pattern, part of Japan's convenience store lottery system.