This beautiful grandmother shows the world there’s no age limit when it comes to having fun.
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In his ongoing search for the perfect affordable-but-stylish ensemble, our fashion reporter Seiji Nakazawa sets his sights on a major convenience store chain.
The newest installment in the 100 Years of Beauty series shows off some of Japan’s most famous fashions of the last century.
Now you can dress like your favourite Sailor Moon character without looking like you’re on the way to a cosplay convention.
Haunted by demanding ghosts but can’t afford to look like a dweeb? These tights are just what you need!
A Japanese Twitter user has been wearing some of the same socks for over 20 years, opting to fix them up with cute, economical patches rather than throwing them out!
Coming of Age day is a huge deal for young adults in Japan, which means insane clothes, cars, and…bungie jumping?
Designing your own ita bag is a growing trend amongst anime fans and now the painfully geeky accessory can be classified into six specific categories.
Like a star athlete who just won a championship, video game heroine Lightning has followed up on saving the world of Final Fantasy XIII by landing an endorsement deal.
What’s simple, cheap, yet super fashionable? The loot from Muji’s lucky bag! The takeaway from this no-frills retailer was well worth the early wake up call.
If you’re up on your currency exchange rates, the answer won’t shock you.
Coming to Japan and dressing up like a geisha is a bit like going to the USA and dressing up as a confederate soldier. Sure it’s fun, but it doesn’t really reflect modern society. What you need to feel the Japan of today is leopard print…and lots of it!
Just because superhero Saitama’s bald head is cold in winter doesn’t mean yours has to be too.
You may not think of kimono when you think of Harajuku fashion, but department store Laforet is looking to change all that with a limited-time event!
When you think about it, a topknot hairstyle really would have you wanting some way to keep your head warm in winter.
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