A good luck charm, or amulet, is an item that is believed to bring good luck. Whether you want to believe in it or not, we could all use a bit of extra luck from time to time, right? In Japan, you can find lucky charms, also known as (engimono), in various shapes and sizes....

A Hidden Gem for Ghibli Fans! Source If you are a Studio Ghibli fan, there’s a cozy café bakery in Tokyo that you have to visit, Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory. Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory is actually the only bakery in the world with official permission from Studio Ghibli to make confections in the shape of...

When you think about summer in Japan, yukata is one of the things that will surely spring to mind. Yukata is one of many traditional Japanese attire. It’s lighter and thinner than Kimono, and is usually worn to casual occasions such as Japanese festivals (Matsuri). Many yukatas also have beautiful patterns such as flowers and...

YumeTwins’ April 2020 Giveaway Winners Announced! ´･ᴗ･` Hello YumeTwins family! The winners of YumeTwins’ April Giveaway are finally announced! Check to see if you’re one of the 10 winners on the list below: Tiffany C Jennifer H Samantha W Adna V Cinthia C Stephanie N Ong L S Maria D C Meleknise F S Kiera...

Introducing Ghibli Night-In! Dear YumeTwins Family, That’s right! We received such awesome feedback about last month’s Ghibli’s Delivery Service box, that we wanted to share one more month of Studio Ghibli goodness with you! This time, we’ve included lots of different items for you to enjoy! Home is where the heart is–as the old adage...

Who doesn’t want to look more Kawaii? Kawaii means cute in Japanese and can represent so many things. For example, if you walk past a store in Japan and there’s a cute plushie inside it you might want to say “What a Kawaii plushie!”. A lot of japanese fans even turn this into a style...

Since it is the Spring season, the word “Sakura” is becoming more commonly used in Japan. Ranging from the world famous Cherry Blossoms, to Sakura Mochi, spring-time in Japan is really the season of Sakura. But did you know that Sakura is also quite a popular female anime character name? Let’s take a look at...

Dear YumeTwins family, Due to the uncertainty of recent global events and the impact of COVID-19, many in our community have reached out to us with questions. We wanted to keep you informed with an update from Japan Post. On April 1st, 2020 Japan Post announced that mail services for a total of 155 countries...

Have you heard of kyarabento? Kyara-bento – or character bento – is a Japanese lunch box that features pop-culture icons and mascots, from anime heroes like Naruto and Sailor Moon to kawaii characters such as Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma, and so many more. Kyara-bento is quite popular throughout Japan, especially among dedicated moms who go the...

What’s your favorite Ghibli movie? Sometimes it seems there are so many distractions in the world that it can be hard to find peace of mind. That’s when we should sit back, brew a yummy cup of tea, and reach within to appreciate the abundance of goodness in our lives. One thing that can surely...

YumeTwins’ March 2020 Giveaway Winners Announced! ´･ᴗ･` Hello YumeTwins family! The winners of YumeTwins’ March Giveaway are finally announced! Check to see if you’re one of the 10 winners on the list below: Michela C Elżbieta C Prynces Lyssa P Hailey W Yaritza P Annisa K. Z. Debrina J Hayley B Justice T CONGRATULATIONS TO...

Dear YumeTwins family, The past few months have been a difficult time for everyone as the world takes steps to halt the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. We understand that many people may have concerns about their purchases, and we’d like to let you know what we’ve been doing to ensure a safe &...