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Remembering Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball

An entire generation of people felt they had lost a father figure when Akira Toriyama, the author of the legendary Dragon Ball series, died.

It’s a treasure trove for exclusive anime merch you won’t find anywhere else. Here are 5 of my favorite anime merch items I bought from Japan!

For a Dragon Ball fan, Japan is a shopping paradise, offering all kinds of merchandise from figures to clothing to accessories and more!

I’ve said before that Japan is an anime society and I stand by my claim. FamilyMart’s stacks of collectible anime cards are living proof!

You haven’t seen Shinjuku without walking through Kabuchiko. Bright neon signs, pop culture, and street performers are what it’s all about!

DiverCity’s Gundam Base is a dedicated store for fans of the timeless Gundam anime series located in the heart of Odaiba, Tokyo Bay.

For many of us foreigners, it was anime that got us interested in visiting Japan. Here are the best places in Japan to buy anime merchandise!

Akihabara is a haven for lovers of Japanese anime, comics, and games, but what if I told you you can still have a great time as a “normy?”

JUMP SHOP is a merch store dedicated to Shōnen Jump anime. Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto are just a few of the big-name shows featured.

Akihabara isn’t the only hub for anime enthusiasts, because you’ll find a plethora of both budget and premium anime goods at Nakano Broadway!

Japan’s arcades are no different from western arcades for the most part, but they do put a unique spin on things that’ll leave you in awe!

Nothing sucks the life out of you more than a mundane commute to work. Luckily, Japan’s themed trains are here to break the cycle of sadness!