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With scenes adorable and awesome, these DIY papercraft kits are as easy to love as they are to transport.
Celebrate the 40th (or 41st ) birthday of Nintendo’s game-changing video game console by putting together a perfect paper replica.
You can also experience metal-casting your own Pokémon chopsticks rest using a traditional crafting technique at Nousaku’s main factory shop.
A cool, unique, and easy-to-pack gift for fans of Japanese pop culture (including yourself).
Clever analog visual effect makes it look like Totoro and Kiki are stepping into the real world.
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