Prepare to be impressed by these beautiful leather goods commemorating the 30th anniversary of the mega-hit anime Dragon Ball!
Kay
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Kay is a native Japanese who has lived in Honolulu, Hawaii and Los Angeles, California. She currently resides in Tokyo and enjoys writing about a wide range of topics, including all things cute and glamorous. She also loves stories about any type of food, from gourmet cuisine to junk food. Her favorite pastimes include reading, going to the movies, watching American T.V. dramas and shopping. (Yes, she is painfully aware that she owns too many bags and shoes.) She also loves to travel and has visited over 25 different countries. Her favorite place to go on vacation is New York, an amazing city where you can enjoy the best of shopping, dining, art and theater.
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How do you turn internationally popular breath mints into a line of cosmetics and skincare items? Here’s how!
Okay, they’re undeniably cute and stylish, but can you guess what these gadgets are? Hint: you’ll appreciate them particularly in warm weather!
Using frozen fruit as ice cubes in your drink sounded like an awesome idea, so we tried it with seven different fruits, and here’s how they turned out!
Hona Cafe, the popular pancake eatery from Fukuoka Prefecture in southern Japan, has arrived in Tokyo and is offering Tokyoites a taste of sweet, fluffy heaven!
This new Kit Kat flavor certainly sounds fascinating, but you can only buy them at strictly limited locations!
Who would have thought that the simple act of pouring soy sauce could create an artistic image?
We visited a unique cafe in Omotesando that lets you whip up your own cup of matcha green tea—and have sweet cream-filled bread to go with it, too!
This beautiful confection with an equally beautiful name is captivating internet users across Japan!
Sakura season in Tokyo isn’t quite yet finished — at least the season for tasting it isn’t!
If you’re coming to Japan and buying Kit Kats is on your list of things to do, you’ll want to check this store out!
If you like form-fitting, beautifully embroidered Chinese dresses, this could be the perfect treat for you and your partner!
Who doesn’t love beer and edamame? But you can’t eat or drink these … because they’re candles!
We learn a little about Uji City and its famous tea and also try green tea sweets by Uji-born celebrity pastry chef Toshi Yoroizuka!
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