When the mobile game app Pokémon Go was released in 2016 on iOS and Android, it took nearly no time at all for it to become one of the biggest gaming hits ever, and it’s by far the absolute biggest hit the world has seen yet for an augmented reality game! A product of a...

From mechanical pencils that rotate as you write and top-of-the-range brush pens to nifty pencil cases, rollerball pens and beautifully crafted paper products, the best Japanese stationery is synonymous with quality and innovative design. If buying new stationery and trying out some new fountain pen ink is something that brings you great joy, then there...

Cover image sourceFrom shocked Pikachu, to ageless Ash, to terrible at being terrible Team Rocket, the internet loves a good Pokémon meme. Indeed, even your grandmother probably recognizes the cute electric mouse. So with each new social media platform that emerges, it’s only a matter of time before the meme battles begin! Memes have been...

When it comes to Pokémon and their evolutions, there are a multitude of characteristics, themes, trends, and even a few one-off stylistic choices that sometimes make perfect sense, but at other times could possibly throw one for a loop (in a good way, though!).  All throughout the popular anime series, which has over 1,110 episodes...

Aggretsuko’s Haida and Retsuko have had an uncertain relationship that rivals that of Ross and Rachel from Friends. Mainly due to Haida’s inability to confess to Retsuko, the two’s love life has remained uncertain during the past 3 seasons. But it looks like season 4 of Aggretsuko is fixing to change that. Warning, if you...

When it was first broadcast to audiences outside of Japan, nobody could have imagined the iconic status these adorable Pocket Monsters would reach. Twenty five years later, Pokémon, especially Pikachu, are recognized all over the world. Avid fans, who maybe started with cards (are we dating ourselves here?) can now access almost any kind of...

People all over the world, even people right down the street, can be very different from one another with their own likes and interests, not to mention personalities, that help to make them unique. This individuality is what makes the world go around and the main ingredient that adds spice to life. However, if there’s...

YumeTwins June 2021 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced! Hello YumeTwins Fam! Hope everyone’s doing well! We’re back with an exciting announcement for the June 2021 Reviewer Contest winners. Are you excited to find out? Let’s take a look at the list below: Solaine L Kaitlyn P Bonnie L Savannah H Mariangel G Huge congrats to all...

Introducing our ‘Poké-Dream’ box theme! Dear YumeTwins Fam, We choose you! We’ve been listening to your wishes & feedback, and we’re so glad to present a full Pokémon themed box! Beloved all over the world, Pokémon manages to be somewhat nostalgic yet always current. From the memorable TV episodes, the series of videogames, the world-changing...

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Sanrio’? There are truly an endless amount of ways to answer this question! The plethora of cute characters might immediately spring to mind. Or, some of your favorite goods or merchandise featuring your most beloved mascots may take first place in your mind. Or maybe...

If you’ve grown up with Hello Kitty as a child, you probably still love Sanrio characters. But now that you’re in your 20’s, Hello Kitty’s TV show might not seem quite as entertaining as it used to be. Don’t worry, Sanrio has another set of cute, but much more relatable characters for Millennials, featured in...

What’s in Store For the Future of Kawaii? Sanrio, it’s a brand that people all over the world will recognize as one of the main creative entities when it comes to Japan’s kawaii culture. Whether it’s Hello Kitty, Badtz Maru, Kuromi or My Melody, there seems to be something for everyone and people just can’t...