It's a common perception among foreigners that the Japanese are polite and respectful. They say that the Japanese show, if not innately have, good manners in public and seem to act orderly even under ...
April is the time of a new start. It’s the beginning of a new school year. It’s when new recruits start their first full-time jobs. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom. It’s a perfect time of a ...
A couple of weeks ago, I ventured to Shibuya station with no intent to board a train. UNIQLO had opened a giant pop-up shop on the former Tokyu Toyoko line platforms. Honestly, I figured this was ...
Fashion and beauty aids often overlap, and here's a great example of one product that does it in a medically proven way too.
We spotted these recently at a trade fair and feel they desire some ...
FireWood Home Campfire Simulator
Recreate camping experience at home
A men's apparel shop that offers fashion based on anime franchise Mobile Suit Gundam, Strict G, has announced a new collection. Amuro Style is inspired by the clothes worn by Gundam protagonist Amuro ...
In case you didn't notice, it's April and with the "cruellest month" comes a change in the fiscal year. Hence lots of emails from people announcing they are changing jobs or departments at ...
For the great majority of Japanese people, same-sex marriage is still a fantasy that, well, should only happen in a fantasy world. On March 1st, Tokyo Disneyland held its first same-sex wedding ...
It seems like I've been spending a lot of my time in Roppongi these days. Last week I went to the Pamyuseum, and on Saturday night I ventured back to Roppongi Hills for Roppongi Art ...
Licca-chan I Love Sumikko Gurashi Doll
Cute San-X character dress doll
We've already blogged before about la farfa, Japan's first fashion magazine for pocchari larger ladies. Well, now it has held its first fashion show to celebrate the launch of the debut issue on ...
A minor revolution has occurred in Tokyo transport. The Tokyu Toyoko line has gone underground at last for the stretch between Shibuya and Daikanyama, spelling the end for the 48-year-old Tokyu ...
This hasn't taken off yet like we hoped it might -- if YouTube video numbers are anything to go by at time of writing -- but we wanted to share this video we spotted of an "Avatar Man" roaming the ...
Along with their new spring collection twelve shops at the popular fashion department store 109 Men's are currently recommending leather jackets that really match the trendy outfits for spring. No ...
Four-Player Othello
Multiplayer version of classic two-player Reversi game
Forget the Lemon Detox, no-carbs-after-4pm and anything-that-can-be-eaten-through-a-straw detox plans and try an Enzyme Bath instead! Just 15 minutes in this bath full of naturally fermented sawdust ...
We just discovered Headphone Girls, a fun online portal that, as the title suggests, features girls showing off cool Japanese designer headphones.
The idea is that each girl showcases a pair ...
In spring 2013 Japanese women's fashion will surely be dominated by a vintage and retro look.
We've been searching some shops and catalogues for great examples of the new season's ...