faythflame– Author –

faythflame

I'm an expat and new mom living and working in Japan and nerding it up. I've got over a decade of experience teaching and working in the game industry here. I'm also a streamer, blogger, collector and hobbiest of many hobbies.

The Godzilla Cream Puff Rampages Across All Beard Papa Locations in Japan

Collaboration Cafe

The Godzilla Cream Puff by Beard Papa recreates the iconic Kaiju's jet-black scales with a sweet strawberry surprise inside and are available throughout Japan this summer!
Okami is Celebrating 20 Years at the Capcom Cafe

Collaboration Cafe

Okami celebrates 20 years with a collaboration at the Capcom Cafe with a menu and merch lineup sure to grant any fan divine blessings.
Dragon Quest Walk x Yoshinoya Collab Tries to Beat Scalpers but Still Trips Up Selling Out in Less than a Week

Collaboration Cafe

Dragon Quest Walk x Yoshinoya Collab started out strong trying to deter scalpers only to trip up and still sell out in less than a week.
Animal Crossing Sails into Baskin Robbins for a Chill Summer but is Blown Away in Days

Collaboration Cafe

Animal Crossing has its first collaboration with Baskin Robbins that is so popular it sells out before the first weekend. We were too late.
Japan-Exclusive Otaku Baby Must Have Brands

Baby Essentials

From Pokémon to Sanrio here's a collection of some of the best otaku fits for babies in Japan!
We Never Saw This Much New Persona 5 Royal Merch Coming!

Merch Collections

A wide variety of brand new Persona 5 Royal merch has appeared in Daiso and Seria 100yen shops around Japan. Check out the new lineup and see us try our luck at a few blind merch pulls!
Omiyage: A Slime Manju & Slime Uirou Appear!

Souvenir

Dragon Quest Slimes have appeared in the form of delicious traditional Japanese snacks! Check out my full review below.
Collab Cafe: Sushiro x Zenless Zone Zero

Collaboration Cafe

We went to check out the Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Welcome to New Eridu collaboration at Sushiro!
What to Do When You Drop Something onto the Train Tracks

Travel

Dropped something onto the train tracks? Here’s a clear, calm guide to what happens next, who to contact, and how Japan’s station staff safely retrieve lost items.
Welcome to Gacha & Giggles!

Parenting

A cozy corner of Japan life, parenting, and otaku fun — welcome to Gacha & Giggles, where everyday discoveries meet playful curiosity.

faythflame– Author –

The Godzilla Cream Puff Rampages Across All Beard Papa Locations in Japan

Okami is Celebrating 20 Years at the Capcom Cafe

Dragon Quest Walk x Yoshinoya Collab Tries to Beat Scalpers but Still Trips Up Selling Out in Less than a Week

Animal Crossing Sails into Baskin Robbins for a Chill Summer but is Blown Away in Days

Japan-Exclusive Otaku Baby Must Have Brands

We Never Saw This Much New Persona 5 Royal Merch Coming!

Omiyage: A Slime Manju & Slime Uirou Appear!

Collab Cafe: Sushiro x Zenless Zone Zero

What to Do When You Drop Something onto the Train Tracks

Welcome to Gacha & Giggles!