Hey, waifu, I’m home: Gatebox, the kawaii 3D virtual assistant
We know you’ve thought about it. About what your life’d be like if you had a waifu waiting at home.
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Culture Shock!
Those times when Japanese culture seems… kinda weird.
Nebuta Style: Aomori’s summer festival atmosphere, all year long
In summer, you’ll see all kinds of merch with designs inspired by Japan’s big festivals. Hand fans, bottle covers and
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Move over, wasabi: really REALLY sour Japanese snacks and drinks
There’s Japanese food, and then there’s food you can only get in Japan. Like snacks and food so spicy, you’ll
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For everything you didn’t think of yet: unique lifestyle goods by King Jim
The reigning champion for strange-but-useful home/office supplies is King Jim. You thought BIBILAB was weird… you thought Dreams Inc. was
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Saborino: masks, moisture and makeup in minutes
Perk up your face, in what feels like no time at all. Take time off (your skincare routine) The name
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Cleaning like you’ve never seen: ultrasonic wave mini washers
If you’re kinda clumsy like we are, laundry day comes around too often. Wearing something white’s asking for trouble. Same
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LINE Clova wireless smart speakers
LINE: the smartphone app Japan can’t live without. There’s a LINE feature for nearly everything now. Music, messaging and free
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FC Real Bristol: dress like a (foot)baller
Support a football team that doesn’t exist, and you’ll never be let down on match day. Wave your scarf in
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Flavour of the day: Breath Palette toothpaste
Think about toothpaste for a second. Put that fresh, minty taste in your mind. Now, try and imagine brushing your
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Japan’s crazy butt bags: let’s get to the bottom of this trend
We could make a real bad joke here about the safest places to keep your stuff. But this isn’t a
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