beauty products
One is a collection of oddly useful household goods while the other is a cosmetic paradise.
Cat fanatics, this one’s fur you! This new all-in-one moisturizer is designed to look and feel like cat spit.
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We tried out the portable sparkling head spa and now we can’t ever go back to normal hair washing again.
Beautifully adorned tins featuring some of the studio’s beloved anime characters are being made for a limited time.
You’re going to look ridiculous, but that didn’t stop these ladies on the subway. But we wonder who gave them the idea…
We’ve seen a lot about poop in the news recently. From poo curry to toilet museums to pooping on an airplane, you might think you’ve seen it all. But now we bring word of something you probably never expected: turd-infused facial soap.
Wait! We promise this isn’t as crazy as it sounds. In fact, the poop soap is based on a centuries-old beauty technique used in Japan. What’s exactly in it and why would anyone in their right mind want to use it? We’ll give you the straight poop after the jump!
Until last night, I had never used a face pack. In fact, aside from the fact that they go on your face, the only thing I knew about face packs is that many women use them because…skin. Or something.
But all that changed when I discovered my wife grinning at me and waving a white cardboard envelope around. “It’s time!” she told me. Pure panic hit me before I’d remembered I’d agreed to do…something. What was it? Oh, right, put on a kabuki face pack. “But first, let me get the camera,” she said…
When it comes to product quality and innovation, Japanese makers are the cream of the crop, with exceptional achievements in the automobile and electronics sector. Apart from high-tech machinery, the Japanese also create beauty products of excellent quality and value, something that they’re rarely recognized for outside of Asia.
Beauty and fashion website, The Cut by New York magazine spills that makeup artists backstage at Fashion Week often use beauty tools and cosmetics from Japan. The Cut, together with Japanese makeup artist Maki Ryoke, shares seven Japanese drugstore beauty buys that even women in the West are in love with!
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】
10 awesome ice cream and popsicle brands to try when you’re in Japan
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】
10 awesome ice cream and popsicle brands to try when you’re in Japan
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo unveils exclusive sakura cherry blossom drinkware range for 2020
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Life-size Nier: Automata sword going on sale, includes 2B’s voice if you swing it the right way
Sanrio Character Ranking results: Cinnamaroll’s five-year streak broken, poll still goes to dogs
Five different ways to say “children” in Japanese
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Tokyo’s new burger chain isn’t new, is disappointing, tasty, and hopeful all at once【Taste test】
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
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