home decor
Just what is it about Japanese style umbrellas that captured Salvador Dali’s heart? HIYOSHIYA may give you a hint or two.
This is one clever workaround for animal-loving renters who aren’t allowed pets in their home.
With its snuggly body and contented face, there’s more to this cute animal than just its good looks.
If you’ve ever wanted to fill your house with Star Wars furnishings, now you can, thanks to the Star Wars/Premium Home Collection from Japanese furniture manufacturer IDC Otsuka.
The 150-piece plus collection includes cushions, rugs, tableware, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, coat hangers, and even a variety of bobbly-headed Japanese kokeshi dolls.






Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too
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Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
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Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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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
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
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Beautiful Studio Ghibli tenugui can add summer anime style to your home and hand-washing【Photos】
Second-generation sumo burger coming to Burger King Japan with return of Baby Body Burger
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Visiting Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 anime locations in real-life Hakone【Photos】
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Tokyo store makes you to pass a quiz in order to buy Pokémon cards as part of anti-scalper policy
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