glasses

See the world through a new lens while wearing a pair of Studio Ghibli-inspired eyeglasses

The authentic glasses are based on the ones worn by two bespectacled characters from classic anime films.

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Our writer gets enticed by AliExpress’s reading-in-the-dark glasses…but do they really work?

Masanuki is drawn to high-beam eyes like a moth to a flame.

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Very limited sale of glasses that can halt or reverse nearsightedness begin in Japan

A pair of truly “corrective” lenses?

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Disney villain-themed eyeglasses in four styles up for presale in Japan

Because why should only heroes hog the spotlight?

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How to stop your glasses from fogging up when wearing a mask

Handy hack from a longtime Japanese mask wearer.

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A sight for sore Sableyes! Pokémon teams up with eyewear brand JINS for more monsteriffic designs

With 24 designs to pick from, including all the Eeveelutions, there’s no better time to grab some new glasses!

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Halloween arrives at Starbucks Japan, with glow-in-the-dark drinkware and popping doughnuts

A collection filled with hidden surprises. 

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Starbucks celebrates its 25th anniversary in Japan with a special commemorative drinkware range

It may be Starbucks’ quarter-century anniversary, but it’s us who’s getting the presents. 

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Trio of thieves break into Japanese glasses store, foiled by old-timey cash register

They don’t make them like they used to… back in 1908.

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Pokémon teams up with eyewear company JINS for 59 new stylish glasses for adults and kids

Keep your favorite Pokémon with you wherever you go with these fashionable new glasses.

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Create a Studio Ghibli cafe at home with anime movie glass tableware

Magical characters keep you company while you dine indoors.

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Anime’s impossible in real-life glasses now possible in real life, thanks to Japanese designers

Fashion brand brings an anime aesthetic trick into the three-dimensional realm.

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List of jobs in Japan that “don’t allow women to wear glasses” upsets fans of vision, meganekko

Talk show explains debatable logic behind four professions that frown on eyewear.

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Waitress explains a baffling, annoying part of kimono dress codes at many Japanese restaurants

It’s hard to see why this should be an issue, but apparently it is.

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New Totoro x Natsumikan range from Studio Ghibli covers glass tableware, towels and keychains

Totoro ditches his beloved acorn for a popular Japanese citrus this summer. 

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Studio Ghibli sunglasses let you channel anime film characters from Laputa: Castle in the Sky

New shades let you see the world through the eyes of Pazu and Colonel Muska.

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Studio Ghibli summer merchandise puts famous anime characters on Japanese fans and wind chimes

New collection will keep you cool with friends from My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Spirited Away.

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Studio Ghibli anime films get American comic book style update with new glassware collection

Speech bubbles and pops of bright colour add a new comic twist to movies like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away.

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Japanese eyeglasses are durable enough to withstand bouncing bar hostess butts, maker says【Video】

Tradition begun by actor Ken Watanabe continues.

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Affordable glasses that help blind people understand text now receiving crowdfunding support

A simple concept that will forever change the lives of the visually impaired.

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