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 ...
American teacher asks Japanese school students: Is there racism in Japan?
February 24, 2013
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William
Miki Dezaki, a Japanese American who teaches at a high school in Japan, has already made a name for himself with his YouTube videos about homosexuality and more fun ones in which he parodies his ...
“Danso guides” – Escort girls dressed as fashionable boys in Akihabara
February 22, 2013
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Maite
Akihabara is well-know for its maid culture. Who hasn't heard about those girls in cute costumes serving their customers in the typical moe-style? But there are various concepts.
One of the latest ...
It's a tough job market out there, especially in the current economic climate, with Japan recently posting a massive trade deficit.
We don't envy people looking for work.
It's common to have ...
Mount Fuji Eraser
The Mount Fuji Eraser is a fun and clever way to bring this icon of Japan into your home or work stationery set. As you use the cuboid eraser, the shape of Fuji gradually comes into view and you find yourself holding Japan's most famous peak.
Six designers from luxury fashion brands have got together to create a "Cocktail Collection" at Table 7 at Shibuya Hikarie.
The different cocktails include phoenix from Christian Dada, Tribe by ...
JT, ostensibly a tobacco company, has launched a new fifth version of its intriguing carbonated drink Komezukuri.
The name means "making rice" and naturally this is a fizzy beverage made using ...
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Another Valentine's Day-themed post for all you romantics out there, just in time for February 14th in some parts of the world!
Here's a couple nice Japanese romantic apps we have found -- surely ...
Tokyo Kanji Characters Writing Practice and Memo Pad
Tokyo souvenir and language study notepad
Valentine’s Chocolate Memory is a sweet computer chip dessert
February 14, 2013
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William
Ideal for Valentine's Day if you're a computer boffin, IO Data, an electronics manufacturer in Ishikawa prefecture, is offering its customers a free gift to get them in the mood for February ...
Good news for all campaigners for a healthier and more representative fashion industry.
Japanese magazines already seen to have a rag for every possible niche, hobby, social tribe and more -- and ...
Japanese weddings. All the ladies in their finest, particularly the unmarried ones, desperate to prove that they haven't been left on the shelf. All the guys in their pricy suits that will be shed as ...
Qusca: Women-only sleeping cafe for Tokyo’s stressed Office Ladies
February 8, 2013
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William
Qusca is part of a recent boom in "third spaces" (i.e. not work or home) that allow you to sleep or rest in private. Internet cafes have for years now been as much about overnight accommodation and ...
Apix APC-980 Portable Lamp and Air Circulator
Mobile lighting and air-ventilation device
Japanese homes can be on the smaller side so sometimes there is a need to double-up and save space.
Plants in particular, though very pleasant in the home, can consume a fair bit of room. How ...
A Lego hotel is currently being constructed in Carlsbad, California but fans in Japan will only have to wait until 2016 before they get their own chance to stay in a Lego-themed deluxe suite.
The ...
Photographer Leslie Kee arrested for “obscene” male nude photo books
February 5, 2013
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William
Singaporean photographer Leslie Kee (41) has been arrested by Tokyo police on suspicion of distributing obscene imagery, a development that will surely ignite a fierce debate over the freedom of ...