Yakiniku sneakers from Japan let you wear your love for meat on your feet
With clever design details and only 50 available, these kicks are a hot commodity. Over the years, we’ve been able to dress our feet up in everything from Hello Kitty to Godzilla in Japan, but now...
View ArticleAsics Ukiyo-e x Manga sneakers combine modern and traditional Japan for Tokyo...
When Mt Fuji and comic book scripts collide. Big sporting brands love releasing Japan–exclusive kicks here, and the latest ones to tempt us come from Asics, who’ve just unveiled two new sneakers...
View ArticleNike’s newest addition to ISPA sneaker line blends Japanese tradition and...
Throwback to the ’90s? Nah, let’s throwback to the 15th century. In Japan, sneakerheads have long enjoyed a variety of cool and limited edition kicks. From sneakers with cherry blossom motifs to...
View ArticleNew Adidas Hachiko sneakers pay homage to Shibuya’s famous loyal dog
The third release in the Adidas x Atmos Shibuya Pack promoting Tokyo street culture to the world. Global sporting brands have been spoiling Japanese customers over the years with exclusive kicks...
View ArticleNike’s new anime mecha sneakers look Gundam awesome【Video, photos】
A new type of shoe for fans of skateboarding footwear and Gundam Unicorn. One of the ongoing themes of the Gundam anime franchise is that mankind’s development is still ongoing. As we venture out into...
View ArticleRamen sneakers from Japanese noodle chain serve up tasty ingredients in the...
Wear your love of ramen on your feet! Unlike most ramen chains, who serve their noodles up in either a salt, miso, or tonkotsu (pork bone broth) base, Tenkaippin is famous for its signature kotteri...
View ArticleNaruto Shippuden x Mizuno sneaker collaboration delights with subtle nods to...
The “Contender Naruto” collection from Mizuno is Naruto Shippuden’s first-ever official collaborative line of sneakers. Hit ninja anime Naruto Shippuden may have concluded in 2017, but its popularity...
View ArticleJapanese takoyaki chain brings out sneakers with fun food details
Turn heads with a pair of takoyaki makers. Whenever there’s an opportunity to add a dash of Japanese food to our wardrobes, we embrace it with loving arms. So we’re currently clearing a spot in the...
View ArticleNew shoes from Converse will have both kids and adults showing off their love...
Six Pokémon, ten different designs…how could we choose?! Converse has done it again! The Japan branch of the company is always coming out with awesome, limited-edition anime and pop culture shoes and...
View ArticleVans’ Sailor Moon sneaker line goes off the wall and straight into our...
Eight different designs for adults, 10 for kids, and a whole bunch of other fashion items too. The Sailor Moon anime/manga franchise owes much of its look to its country of origin, what with the...
View ArticleNike releases izakaya sneakers in Japan【Photos】
New Nike Air Force 1 Mid release is an homage to Japanese drinking taverns. If you’re ever looking for a place in Japan with a lively vibe where you can eat and drink the night away with friends, an...
View ArticleBaby Star Ramen Sneakers are this season’s tastiest kicks【Photos】
Three big brands come together for a very special limited release in Japan. Baby Star Ramen is a crunchy noodle snack that’s been on sale in Japan since 1959, bringing waves of childhood nostalgia to...
View ArticleUrusei Yatsura and Onitsuka Tiger team up for anime/real-world crossover...
Tiger synergy for your feet. The new Urusei Yasura anime TV series made started this month, with the slick and shiny remake of creator Rumiko Takahashi’s 1970s sci-fi comedy premiering on October 14....
View ArticlePokémon/Puma team-up provides Poké-style from soles of your feet to top of...
Pikachu and the original starter Pokémon are joined by the Puma puma. Pokémon is a true multimedia franchise. Both its anime and video games series are massive worldwide hits, and the success of its...
View ArticleOnitsuka Tiger now sells Shinkansen sneakers that cost more than a trip on...
Slip your feet into three different styles designed to look like three different types of bullet train. Over the years, customers in Japan have been spoilt for choice when it comes to exclusive...
View ArticleJapanese handmade sneaker company teams up with Gundam for awesome mobile...
These made-in-Japan sneakers are super cool! If you’re a Gundam fan, and especially a fan of the classic anime from 1985, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, you’ll want to ready your wallets. P-Bandai, the...
View ArticlePuma’s newest Japanese shoes feature beautiful designs from traditional...
Modern fashion combined with a traditional Japanese flair. Puma is a classic sneaker brand that is well loved all over the world, and not just because they’re comfortable, stylish, or good shoes. In...
View ArticleConverse All-Stars team up with two all-stars of Japanese art for Wave, Skull...
Hokusai and Kuniyoshi for your feet. Converse’s All-Stars’ biggest claim to fame is that they’re made with canvas. Of course, canvas can also be used in making art, and those two applications are...
View ArticleShoe brand Clarks Torhill teams up with Pokémon for the nostalgic starter...
We humbly suggest that the catchphrase of the line be “I choose you, Pokémon shoe!” Back in 1996 when the first Pokémon games were released, players were faced with a difficult decision–should they...
View ArticleJapanese sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger kicks off its 75th anniversary with...
Stylish shoes, clothes, and accessories in red, silver, and black all pay homage to Japan’s first serialized animation. When it comes to Japanese shoe brands, few could come to mind faster than...
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