For many, Japan is the country of ramen and green tea, Hello Kitty and beautifully made anime figures. What you might not realize is that on top of all this, Japan is also famous worldwide for its high-quality stationery! Japanese stationery is not only cute—it’s extremely well designed, with the perfect product for every situation....

YumeTwins’ February 2021 Giveaway & Reviewer Contest Winners Announced! Hello, YumeTwins Family! Big thanks to everyone for participating in our February Giveaway. We have chosen 10 winners, are you excited to see if you’re one of the lucky ones? Let’s take a look at the list below: Melina P Nurdini Betsy D Sean M Nani...

Introducing our ‘Yume Slayer’ box theme! Dear YumeTwins Fam, Are there certain manga or anime series you grew up with that hold a special place in your heart? What about any recent series that you’re currently obsessed with? So many fun anime & manga titles are mega hits around the globe, so let’s celebrate that...

Harajuku is often considered the birthplace of the colorful and loud styles of the Japanese youth. It’s famous not just within Japan but has gained recognition from fashion-savvy people living abroad as well. This Tokyo district truly is influential, and in this article, we’ll take a brief look at the history of how Harajuku became...

The concept of “kawaii” and the near-constant creation of cute characters is absolutely ingrained in modern Japanese culture. Many Japanese kids grow up surrounded by iconic characters that come from many different sources. Manga and anime series (for example, many kids in Japan have fond memories of watching Doraemon or reading the Doraemon manga), anime...

YumeTwins’ January 2021 Giveaway Winners Announced! Hello, YumeTwins Family! Thank you everyone for participating in our January Giveaway! We’ve got the list of winners for the Giveaway here. So, let’s see if you’re one of the lucky winners: *drum roll*: Evie S Ana P Martin B Nemanja C Hannah M Chris H Maria C Sancho...

Introducing our ‘Sakura Wonderland’ box theme! Dear YumeTwins Fam, Finally, after a long period of chilly, gray days, what could be more uplifting than the beautiful glimmers of pink that decorate the tree branches? Cherry blossoms are here and springtime in Japan is in full bloom! Come along with us as we go for a...

Since his debut in the original manga’s release back in 1969, the futuristic blue robotic cat Doraemon has been capturing the hearts of kids and adults alike. For many of us who didn’t grow up in Japan, Doraemon was our first introduction to Japanese culture. We got to see what a typical home was like...

When it comes to iconic kawaii characters, there’s no place like Japan! You’ll find cute Japanese characters everywhere, from Hello Kitty to My Melody. You’re bound to run into Sumikko Gurashi. They’re a group of kawaii characters produced by San-X and created by designer Yuri Yokomizo. Compared to brands like Sanrio, San-X has a reputation...

YumeTwins’ December 2020 Giveaway Winners Announced! Happy New Year, YumeTwins Fam! Hope everyone is having a nice holiday! Anyway, the winners of YumeTwins’ December Giveaway is finally here! Let’s see if you’re one of the lucky winners *drum roll*: Xiomara Livia S Zita R Alexandra Shauni Y Corrine C Meghan W Carina S Rory J...

Introducing our ‘Be My Kawaii Valentine’ box theme! Dear YumeTwins Fam, Happy Valentine’s! This special time of reds, pinks, and purples is always a fun way to brighten up the winter! It signals that although the chilly season may not be quite over yet, springtime is not too far away either! We invite you to...

The Pokémon center that most of us think of first appeared in the Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue version video games for the Nintendo Gameboy all the way back in 1996. Within the game world, the Pokémon Center is a place that trainers can stop by to heal their Pokémon, manage their party via...