Hey Japan Bound fam! One of our partners, ZenPlus, has a limited time offer that we think all Japan Bound readers need to take advantage of. First of all, what the heck is ZenPlus? <- If you click that link you can read my full review of the platform. But all you need to know … Continue reading A Few Days Left to Get 1000 Yen Off of These Awesome Anime Gifts
10 Best Japanese Chocolate Everyone Should Try
If you want to know where to buy the best Japanese chocolate, you’ve come to the right place. Of course, chocolate isn’t Japanese in origin. It started in Mexico and Central America, and Spanish conquistadors brought it to Europe. But once chocolate arrived in Japan, they learned to like it as much as Europeans or … Continue reading 10 Best Japanese Chocolate Everyone Should Try
Where to Watch Sword Art Online (Updated 2026)
Updated May 2026: Sword Art Online is legally available through Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix in supported regions, and Apple TV for local playback/store checks. I also found Amazon/Prime Video purchase pages, but direct page verification was partially blocked, so Amazon is noted cautiously instead of treated as the main recommendation. Sword Art Online starts with Kirito … Continue reading Where to Watch Sword Art Online (Updated 2026)
ZenPlus Review: The Easiest Way to Buy from Japan
Before I lived in Japan, I had always marveled at the endless amount of video games, anime merch, and other goods that just didn’t make it out of the country. As a longtime gamer and anime fanatic, I couldn’t help but be jealous of all the cool stuff I wasn’t able to get in Canada. … Continue reading ZenPlus Review: The Easiest Way to Buy from Japan
TokyoTreat Review – The Taste of Japan Delivered Every Month
Loot boxes and loot crates have soared in popularity. Be it monthly boxes of video game merch for hardcore gamers, or a monthly care package of treats for your dog, there seems to be a loot box out there for everyone. And for Japanophiles, there are many options as well. From anime merch to gaming … Continue reading TokyoTreat Review – The Taste of Japan Delivered Every Month
9 Best Anime Gift Ideas for Her
Do you happen to have a girlfriend or a close female friend or family member that seriously loves to watch anime? If that is true, then buying the perfect gift for that person must be quite hard because of her unique taste. Today, I’ve compiled together a list of the 9 best anime gift ideas … Continue reading 9 Best Anime Gift Ideas for Her
Your Name Manga & Books Buying Guide (Kimi No Na Wa)
Buying anime merchandise is one of my favorite things to do! Are you wondering where to buy Your Name Books and Manga? Maybe you want to know which Kimi No Na Wa books you should be buying in the first place? This guide will highlight some of the best Your Name books I've read, where … Continue reading Your Name Manga & Books Buying Guide (Kimi No Na Wa)