Japanese Tire Manufacturers Show Off Chic Tire Tread Pattern Summer Kimono
As the weather gets warmer here in Japan, we edge slowly but surely into yukata season. Yukata are light kimono, worn in the summer for…
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Show Off Your Yakuza Love With Vintage Kiryu And Majima Sukajan Jackets
Many fans of the popular Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku) video game series have probably fantasized about exploring Tokyo’s Kabukicho district (ficitonalized as Kamurocho in the…
Comfy Vibram Leather Japanese Geta Sandals Turn Traditional Footwear Casual
Geta, or traditional elevated Japanese sandals, make for an awesome souvenir from Japan, but many find them to be difficult to walk in and perhaps…
Pokémon-themed Maternity Clothing And Baby Goods Launching In Japan For Pokémon Fans Old And New
Perhaps tapping into the huge popularity of the recently released customizable Pokémon T-shirts collection, a new lineup of Pokémon maternity and baby clothing and goods…
Kimono Fashion Can Be Cool — Trust Designer Jotaro Saito
(by Arielle Busetto for JAPAN Forward) Jotaro Saito doesn’t go unnoticed when walking down a street. The day I met him at Kanda Myojin, he…
Adidas Release Sakura Special Edition Sneakers in Japan for Cherry Blossom Enthusiasts
As spring approaches in Japan, companies are gearing up with their cherry blossom themed products. From beverages and food, to clothing and accessories, everything can…
Virtual Model imma Is Going Viral On Instagram and Twitter
With her beautiful pink hair styled in a cute bob, her large, expressive eyes, flawless skin, full lips and slim proportions, the latest fashion model,…
Mystical Looking Spirited Away Limited Edition Watch Puts a Glowing No-face on Your Wrist
Studio Ghibli characters have been utilized for designs before by Japanese watch company Alba, resulting is these adorable but still very wearable Totoro and Kiki…
Japanese Video Game Onesie For Lazy Gamers Is Equipped For Every Situation
As many gamers know, the holiday season mostly consists of a steady diet of curling up with a blanket and rendering yourself immobile with the…
Give Your Feet Nine Adorable Lives With Cat-Shaped Japanese Geta Sandals
Just when we thought we had seen the ultimate in Japanese summer feline fashion with cat-motif yukata, it turns out there is a purrfect pair…
Japanese Fashion Brand Beams and Ziploc Collaborate to Create Sandwich Bag Couture
Ziploc shook the world of food storage with its trusty seal, changing packed lunches forever. The clear bag with iconic blue and red seal has…
Sanrio and Converse Team Up on Iconic Hello Kitty Collaboration
Press Release from sanrio.com used with permission Global lifestyle brand Sanrio and internationally recognized footwear and apparel brand Converse have teamed up to create Hello…
Totoro’s Cat Bus and Ponyo Join Line of Studio Ghibli Embroidered Vintage Japanese Jackets
While some may prefer to show their love for celebrated animation giant Studio Ghibli with cool souvenirs such as the No-Face Piggy Bank that gobbles…
Japanese Designer’s False Eyelashes Will Have Your Eyes Dripping Jewels
‘Deco’ is a trend in Japan that means sticking jewels and cute decorations all over something, be it a smartphone case or literally anything else…
These Japanese Slacks Draw Attention To Your Crotch
While the verdict is still out on whether these men’s slacks by discount casual wear designer GU will spark a new fashion trend, Japanese observers…