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Karl Lagerfeld
A new perfume has been created inspired by this quote of Karl Lagerfeld, a heavy hitter in the fashion world working with the likes of Chanel and Fendi among others.
“The smell of a freshly printed book is the best smell in the world.”
Well, hmmm, I never really thought about it before, but I can distinctly recall the smell of a fresh book after reading his words – so he could be onto something. But does it really make you smell like a book? And would people actually go for it?
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Moving, burping No Face coin bank figure is back to receive your Ghibli fan generosity【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
Where’s the happiest place for foreigners to live in Japan? Study investigates
Hobbyist turns Volks Super Dollfie girls into amazing Dancing Dolls
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Moving, burping No Face coin bank figure is back to receive your Ghibli fan generosity【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
Where’s the happiest place for foreigners to live in Japan? Study investigates
Hobbyist turns Volks Super Dollfie girls into amazing Dancing Dolls
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Teacher says Japanese schools’ mandatory extracurricular activity rules don’t benefit students
Human pyramids continue in Kobe schools as injuries mount to 51, mayor’s pleas to stop unanswered
Century-old Hiroshima brewery in one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing spots offers tours in English
No coins? Not a problem for Japan’s new cashless gachapon capsule toy vending machines
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Chinese stuntman sets Guinness record for fastest lap on Nurburgring using only two-wheels
Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday
Adorable baby hippo Moo Deng is now an adorable Mister Donut donut!