yukata
This summer collection gathers together heritage dyeing techniques, bold designs, and modern comfort upgrades.
Department store Parco teams up with the video game giant to create over 300 new fan fashion items.
These six coordinated ensembles mix cosmetics with yukata and include a specially designed yukata inspired by one of the lipstick colors.
This crowdfunding effort is for anyone who wants to recline at home in the luxury of a silky onsen yukata.
Slip-on designs make it easy to swish around the house like a traditional schoolgirl or a cool, modern-day samurai.
The cutest product is definitely the goldfish-scooping set. Or maybe it’s the little pouches made to resemble shaved ice?
An unexpected collaboration between an idol live-streaming service and a non-profit organization produces a stunning picture of summer.
Kindness at the time of a family tragedy leads Leitch to pledge his allegiance to the Japanese team as a teenager.
Embarrassing fashion faux pas has these players dressed in the same way that Japanese people dress dead bodies.
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Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
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Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
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7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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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
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Japan now has potato chip-covered chocolate, and it’s amazing!【Taste test】
Can the iper regent hair style of ’80s Japan’s bad boy youth ever make a comeback?
How much difference does the choice of mold make in fermenting food?
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Six non-traditional osechi New Year’s meals in Japan
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
Studio Ghibli fukubukuro lucky bag is a sell-out hit in Japan at New Year
Should you flush a Japanese toilet with your foot or your hand?
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese vs. Western-style toilets: Squatty Potty stool gives us the best of both!
Cutest rice balls ever? Adorable new onigiri shop opening in downtown Tokyo【Photos】
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