Popular YouTuber Yun oversees line of scented moisturizing alcohol-based hand gels
From September 15th, 2020, Direct Tech Co., Ltd. will release a line of scented moisturizing alcohol-based hand gels called “Liypaint.” The line is supervised by…
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Artist crafts amazing miniature pop-up book dollhouse of Japanese demons
Yokai is the term for demons, sprites, ghosts, and all other supernatural apparitions of Japanese folklore. They can be neutral, malevolent, and sometimes even kind…
Royce’ releases a new crop of chocolate-coated chips featuring delicious Hokkaido new potatoes
Royce’ is synonymous with delicious chocolate in Japan, and famous for its chocolate truffles, otherwise known as “raw chocolate.” They’ve sold chocolate-coated potato chips before,…
Fire Force teams up with Roll Ice Cream Factory on limited collaboration menu
Fire and ice. The two may be polar opposites but as the saying goes, opposites attract. Here’s a good example. Roll Ice Cream factory is…
SEGA Toys announces 36 classic arcade games you can play at home with new Astro City Mini
Whether they were butting heads during an intense match of a fighting game or mashing buttons to kill the final level boss, there’s a whole…
Store stationery Studio Ghibli style with awesome Totoro and Laputa paperclip holders
Japan’s Studio Ghibli merchandise wonderland, Donguri Kyowakoku, has everything a fan of the iconic animations could desire. From clothing to tableware, and even specially formulated…
“Beyoncé of Japan” comedian, actress & fashion designer Naomi Watanabe gets her own figurine
Famous for her 2008 imitation of Beyoncé, after which she was given the title “the Japanese Beyoncé,” Yoshimoto Kogyo comedian and actress Naomi Watanabe started…
Modern kimono designer Jotaro Saito launches new brand of practical and washable kimonos
In an interview with JAPAN Forward, modern kimono designer Jotaro Saito has said: “I wanted to make a kimono which wasn’t old, but was cool,…
Show off your figures, statues & models with awesome rotating LED spotlight display cases
Whether you have just one or a hundred and one, your collection of poseable figures, action figures, statues or plastic models probably means a lot…
Classic azuki ice cream bar gets a new twist with amazake
Ice cream bars made from azuki red beans are one of Japan’s classic iced treats. While many other iced selections come and go, the Azuki…
New kaleidoscopic mirrored wonder building planned for Harajuku’s Jingumae crossing
When it comes to crossings in Japan, there is no doubt the Shibuya Crossing, or Shibuya Scramble Crossing, is the most iconic. Located in front…
Ghost in the Shell clothing line from X-girl Japan combines 90s fashion with iconic anime
The brand X-girl was co-founded by Kim Gordon, a member of 90s rock band Sonic Youth, and these grunge origins are apparent in the retro…
Japanese artist makes realistic flower ornaments from cloth with traditional craft technique
Tsumami zaiku: cloth pinching craft Tsumami zaiku つまみ細工 is a traditional Japanese craft that dates back to the Edo Period used to create beautiful ornaments,…
“Jellatte” multi-layer shake-and-mix drinks are a new sensation from Sarutahiko Coffee
Here at grape Japan, we’ve seen our share of layered drinks with cheese foam and drinks containing jelly, even desserts containing shaved ice and cheese…
Give your mask extra protection with samurai armor face covers
Masks have long been worn in Japan as a common practice for a variety of reasons, but they’re obviously an everyday necessity these days as…