From all the elemental types in Pokémon, water types are definitely bubbly, round in design and many of them have a type or shade of baby blue in their character design.  Most water Pokémon designs are inspired by real-life aquatic animals. If you think seals, sea lions, goldfish, ducks, and jellyfishes are the most adorable...

YumeTwins’ March 2021 Giveaway & Reviewer Contest Winners Announced! Hey there, YumeTwins Fam! Hope everyone’s healthy and well. Anyway, we’re here to bring an exciting announcement for the winners of our March Giveaway! Let’s see if you can find your name on the list below: Anna S Jennifer M Sara H Abigail G Brooke R...

Introducing our ‘Sakura Rainbow’ box theme! Dear YumeTwins Fam, What’s better than that recharged, energetic feeling that appears each year once the warm spring days are here to stay? We wonder if it feels a bit different in each country. In Japan, these days are colorful and filled with cherry blossom petals waltzing through the...

Sanrio’s Aggretsuko centers around Retsuko, a red panda office worker who alongside her animal coworkers in a trading firm working day in and day out. In this office job environment, we are shown a glimpse of a very stressful life, and this red panda expresses her frustration about work in a karaoke bar she visits...

If there’s one Japanese word you probably already know, it’s kawaii (かわいい), often translated in English as “cute.” Although “cute” is definitely part of its meaning, in the Japanese language, the word kawaii carries a range of additional connotations stemming from its origins in kawayushi—a word meaning pathetic, vulnerable, and shy. In particular, kawaii incorporates...

When it comes to cute Pokemon, bouncing Pikachu, beautiful Eevee, and yawning Snorlax are probably some of the first to spring to mind.  With big eyes, sweet smiles, and a certain squeezable je ne sais quoi, these Pokemon hold a special place in our hearts by virtue of being cute and cuddly, and more similar...

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...