West tries to reinvent the world of footwear with a trick the Japanese have been using for centuries, but his comments aren’t entirely accurate.
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Eye-catching, face-obscuring fashion from China protects your skin from harsh UV rays, makes you look like a crazed criminal.
Popular Japanese cosplayer models the new hoodie with kimono sleeves in three different colours.
Hats, rucksacks, aprons and bumbags are just some of the items in the new Ziploc fashion collection hitting streets this summer.
Our in-house 100 yen store guru snaps up a deal that eliminates the need to keep his belt buckled, and keeps his finances as secure as his pants.
You and your bushido buddies heading into the wild this fall? Then don’t forget your camping kimono.
As the temperatures climb, there’s just one team of glamorous superheroines who can save us from the summer heat. Moon Crystal Power Dress Up!
Educator ties theory into why Japanese people wear surgical masks, but not sunglasses, but how solid is his logic?
Pseudo undergarment has some griping that their summer fun has been ruined, but they’re clearly not who the designers are looking to please.
A more comfortable way to enjoy the festival season while out and about in your yukata summer kimono.
If your body is a temple, your head is a shrine? Provide easy access to your bonce for roaming Shinto gods with a torii gate hair accessory.
Owners say sayonara to their iconic red sign with a new logo that captures the spirit of all the youth fashion stores inside the building.
Tokyo-based company creates glasses that aim to be flatteringly fashionable and comfortable for full-figured wearers.
Annual celebration of midriff-baring swimsuits takes place just ahead of the start of prime beach weather in Japan.
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Kagoshima conveyor belt sushi chain Mekkemon rises above the rest with its special secret weapon
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
The Hayao Miyazaki anime we never got – New art book reveals Ghibli legend’s unrealized concepts
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
We try Tokyo restaurant’s crab ice cream that tastes more like crab than cream【Taste test】
Japan’s new life-size Gundam is complete and standing proud in Yokohama!【Photos/Video】
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature- Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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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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New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
The Hayao Miyazaki anime we never got – New art book reveals Ghibli legend’s unrealized concepts
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
We try Tokyo restaurant’s crab ice cream that tastes more like crab than cream【Taste test】
Japan’s new life-size Gundam is complete and standing proud in Yokohama!【Photos/Video】
Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too
Korean girls group channels inner Sailor Senshi for the perfect moon-powered photo
Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater curry has a photo that looks deceptive but it’s a star performer
Puppet Sunsun taking over Lawson convenience stores all over Japan
Osaka’s powerful Crab Ice Crab doesn’t pull any punches【Taste test】
Massive Pokémon art event will publicly display thousands of cards, let you step inside scene too
Sesame Street characters turn into awesome shaved ice desserts at Tokyo Sesame Street cafe【Pics】
Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
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