interior design
Indulge your inner child in a more mature manner with Lego’s new bonsai and flower bouquet sets.
If you’re as big of a fan of Starbucks as you are of traditional Japanese aesthetics, mark your maps.
As soon as you enter the room in this guesthouse in Tokyo’s Azabujuban district, you’re bombarded with a flurry of quirky otaku cuteness; a genre otherwise known as ‘moe-kei’. From the bed sheets, to the walls, and even splayed across the ceiling is a whole array of busty anime girls in all their cutesy glory.
Just what is it about Japanese style umbrellas that captured Salvador Dali’s heart? HIYOSHIYA may give you a hint or two.
These utra-stylish dinky indoor plants have deodorising properties which will neutralise unsavoury smells in your home!
When it comes to screwing, most people would choose a Phillips head or a flat-head to get the job done. Or if you’re in Japan, where they use different terms, you’d ask for a plus (+) or a minus (-) screwdriver to get things going. Now though, it seems the humble screw has just received a facelift, thanks to a clever design collaboration between a Tokyo artist and a manufacturer from Osaka. The only thing cuter than a tiny smiley screw is the adorable driver that screws them in!
In Japan, people generally eat jellyfish, not decorate with them, but if you are the kind of person who eschews conventional interior design, you’ll want to have a look at these charming hanging lamps made by California-based Roxy Russel Designs. Faithfully modeled on real jellyfish, these translucently luminous creations will enchant even the most jelly-phobic decorators. Read More
Are you familiar with the Q-pot brand of jewelry? It could get a bit sticky if your tried wearing it on your next night out on the town, but it certainly is attractive, and tasty!
That is because Q-pot Cafe arranges chocolates, cupcakes and macaroons into delightful rings, bracelets, and necklaces! Never before has there ever been such delectable mouth-watering jewelry, something that is served up in the most appealing manner at the Q-pot cafe. Read More














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Tokio announces breakup following repeated harassment by member
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
When is it OK to take a naked hot spring bath with your Japanese girlfriend/boyfriend?
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
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Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
When is it OK to take a naked hot spring bath with your Japanese girlfriend/boyfriend?
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Starbucks Japan adds cult drink to its permanent coffee menu due to popular demand
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Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
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