Hi YumeTwins fam! It is finally time to announce the winners of the #YTSANRIOSTRAW photo contest! We want to say a huge thank you to all of you who participated in February’s Photo Contest! It was so fun to look through all of your creative drinks on social media, we can tell you guys put...

All right YumeTwins fam, it’s contest time! For March’s special Spring Companions contest, draw a picture of your absolute favorite Disney character with your Disney Dreamy Plushie! Snap a picture for a chance to win one of the following prizes: Grand prize winner Pikachu Pancake Plushie Pikachu and Mimikyu Plushie FREE 3 month YumeTwins Subscription 5 runners-up...

Are you a huge Miyazaki fan? Take this quiz to find out which star Studio Ghibli character best matches your personality!

If you ever visit Japan it would be physically impossible to not run into a Don Quijote store. Don Quijote (also called Donki by locals) is Japan’s most famous discount store known for having well… everything! There are over 160 locations spread through out the country of Japan and it sells items from electronics, groceries,...

What is kawaii? If you’re familiar with Japanese culture then there’s no doubt that you’ve heard of the term kawaii. It makes many people think of pastel colors, Hello Kitty, frilly dresses, anime and of course Japan! The word kawaii is derived from a phrase that refers to blushing but through time the meaning of...

Happy April YumeTwins family! The cherry blossoms are blooming, the weather is getting warmer, and our furry little friends are out to play! This time of year motivates us to get outside and enjoy the magical season that is spring! We absolutely love having picnics in the park during cherry blossom season and watching all...

Are you more like the raging Retsuko, power woman Washimi or even the dreaded director Ton? 

Pompompurin, the pudding-like golden retriever, is one of Sanrio’s most popular characters along with Hello Kitty and Cinnamonroll. As big pompompurin fans, we wondered how much we actually know about him, so we did some digging. Here are some interesting facts about Pompompurin! 1. Pompompurin is a shoe collector As like many puppies, Pompompurin has...

If you have ever visited Japan you have definitely seen the most famous 100 yen chain store, Daiso! Opened in 1977 with over 2,000 stores in Japan and 4,000 stores worldwide, Daiso has become a household name. Not only is almost everything in the store sold for 1 US dollar, but the items are actually...

Japanese origami cranes are the iconic symbol of Japanese origami. The Japanese crane is considered to be one of the mystical creatures and is said to live 1000 years. This is where the ancient Japanese legend comes in, where those who fold 1000 origami cranes will be granted a wish by the gods. While the...

Everyone needs a good ol’ pair of chucks! They to look great paired with any casual outfit and some brides have even worn them with their wedding gowns! They truly are the go-to reliable sneaker. But what is even better than a handy pair of Converse sneakers? The answer is, kawaii Converse! And who embodies...

Japan’s pop culture is a powerhouse for creating colorful, eye catching, and captivating work that is shared and loved all around the world. Because the work from Japan has such a different and “kawaii” style, it has set them apart on a global scale. Japan is also famous for producing some of the most wacky...