Creative hacks that will save your ears after wearing a mask for a long time
Because of the coronavirus, many people refrain from going outside unless it is an emergency and there’s no other option but to leave the house….
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Make breakfast easy with Japan’s Arabic Yamato honey glue sticks
If you’ve spent any amount of time in a Japanese office or school, you’ve likely seen bottles of Arabic Yamato. Arabic Yamato is a quick-drying…
Häagen-Dazs “Matcha Ensemble” combines four matcha sensations in one
Häagen-Dazs is no stranger to Matcha. Through many years’ experience in the Japanese market, the ice cream giant has learned how to incorporate the prized…
Stroll down Showa period memory lane with nostalgic retro Japanese cafe sweets capsule toys
When the term “retro” is mentioned in Japan, it’s often in reference to the nostalgic charm and appeal of the Showa period (1926-1989). Perhaps once…
Stay cool with Chocolate Mint Sablé sandwich cookies from Ginza Cozy Corner
With summer just around the corner and the temperatures already exceeding 30 C (86 F) in some parts of Japan, it’s only natural that many…
Turn any food into a cute long-tailed tit thanks to Japanese edible bird stickers
Japanese retailer Felissimo are known for their eccentric and interesting goods, which start with a strange concept but end up being unexpectedly stylish and desirable….
New Sakura Hatsune Miku figures are perfectly in tune with spring
Hatsune Miku is arguably one of the most famous celebrities to come out of Japan in recent years. The Japanese songstress has had sold-out concerts,…
New UNIQLO Pokémon T-Shirts are iconic
Pokémon is one of Japan’s most iconic franchises. Spanning 24 years, 8 generations and nearly 900 creatures, the series continues to capture the hearts and…
“OBI square sandals” using upcycled kimonos: Relier81 and UNITED TOKYO collaboration
Kyoto-based Relier81 has made a name for itself crafting fashionable footwear from upcycled kimonos as a way of preserving the venerable tradition of kimono-making while…
Frito Lay brings wasabi and shichimi pepper to Doritos, Mike popcorn and Nikuatsu chips
In a new initiative for the Japanese market, Frito Lay is focusing on classic Japanese spice flavors wasabi and shichimi pepper across three of its…
New Ghibli Studio goods brand “Donguri Closet” focuses on strong and kind heroines
Fans of Ghibli Studio films, listen up! You may already know about Donguri Republic, the most famous maker of goods for the studio’s classic films….
Personalised Rilakkuma hanko lets you stamp documents with San-X’s signature cuteness
You may be used to signing your name at the end of an important document, but in Japan everyone is expected to have a name…
“Kusunohana Flavored Spirits 75” made with rice and lemons can also be used as a sanitizer
In response to a shortage of hand sanitizer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Japan’s health ministry decided to exceptionally allow beverages with an alcohol…
Show your fighting spirit with a Fxxkin’CORONA face mask
As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc worldwide, it’s only natural for us to have very strong emotional reactions to this existential challenge. Some may…
Forced to Stay Home? ‘Air Closet’ Clothing Rental Wants You to Be Fashionable Anyway
Akiko Shigematsu, Sankei Shimbun, published in JAPAN Forward on April 28th, 2020 Seasonal changes that accompany the coming of spring are normally highly anticipated —…