Halloween may be right around the corner, but October also means it’s time to break out all the hooded jackets and heavy sweaters that have been hidden away in drawers for the last several months. For those who find that moths have attacked your precious layers, look no further than these stylish zip up hoodies that are a little “bad” and a whole lot of fashionable.
Introducing a pair of parkas inspired by the greatest villains of the Dragon Ball Z universe; wearing one of these will definitely grant you a stylish level over 9,000.



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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
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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We asked our Japanese team of writers how they deal with seasonal allergies in Japan
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Akiba Dental Clinic: The Akihabara dentist where a moe maid in cosplay cleans your teeth
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
End of the line for Japan’s absolute favorite waitress uniform and one of its favorite pie places
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Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book
Mount Aso: I heard you like volcanoes, so I put some volcanoes in your volcano【Photos】