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[Kimono Style] Why are Kimono so Expensive?
Between the threading, the dyeing, the weaving, the sewing, and everything in between “the complexity of each step is mind boggling”, explains Sheila Cliffe. Sheila…
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Japanese creator’s “green onion candy” draws praise on social media
Chitose-ame One of the traditional rites of passage for children in Japan is known as 七五三 Shichi-Go-San (literally 7-5-3). On November 15th, girls who have…
Sweets souvenir favorite Tokyo Banana turns their Eevee flavor into giant Pokémon plushie
On more than one occasion, Tokyo Banana has parlayed its status as the number one sweets souvenir in Tokyo into sweet-tooth satisfying collaborations. The popular…
Enjoy swimming with the sharks with bloody red hibiscus shark tea bags
We often appreciate tea time as a way to take a relaxing and delicious breather from the strain of our day, and Ocean Tea Bags…
Minimalist wallet and mini eco bag combo makes forgetting a bag a thing of the past
While eco bags remain a great way to help reduce plastic waste, in recent years designers have flexed their creative muscle into making their appeal…
Japanese noise music soothes the soul and comforts the mind
Please note that some of the videos in this article have flashing lights. I Iike synthesizers. Something about their quirkiness, grunginess, and intensity piques the…
Milky reed diffuser lets you enjoy the scent of the classic Japanese milk candy at home
With its signature bright red color and the smiling pigtailed girl “Peko-chan” on its packaging, the candy brand Milky has been a constant in the…
Mucha Kucha Co. makes space for artists to share tea ceremonies, traditional art with the public
© PR Times, Inc. Mucha-kucha Co. announced in a recent press release that they will be managing a series of events and town hall space….
“Pizza meets Japanese food”: Domino’s Pizza Japan unveils new Pizza Rice Bowls
Domino’s Japan has quite the pizza portfolio of unusual toppings. In recent years they’ve released a boba pizza topped with tapioca pearls, a triple mayo…
Ninja Cat figures with removable kitsune masks are Cool Japan cliché but cute nevertheless
Kitan Club has recently been making figures featuring cats in various poses and unexpected costumes. For example, their Kyonshi (Jiangshi) Cat previously caused a stir…
Unbreakable Japanese cocktail glasses are great for adults and fun for kids’ juice & soft drinks
On a special day, you want to toast with a nice glass that you don’t normally use. If you can toast with cocktail glasses, your…
All paws on deck for these adorable Japanese cat paw glasses
Here are some items for cat-lovers that are brimming with kawaii! Cat paws are indescribably cute. Who can resist their soft fur and plump shape?…
Mindfulness-seeking visitors to “UNBORN” unwind with isolation tanks, meditation, and art
I don’t know about you, but I could use a break. With the pandemic sadly picking up in Japan as of late, a trip to…
Licensed smartphone game Touhou LostWorld is now available in international version
On May 11th, 2021, NextNinja Corporation and Good Smile Company, Inc. announced that their jointly-developed smartphone game Touhou LostWord has been launched in an international…
Brew Gundam green tea with Zaku head Japanese traditional cast iron kettles
Iconic anime Mobile Suit Gundam has featured quite a few amazing designs, but that of the MS-06 Zaku II seems to have a natural affinity…