FIVEISM x THREE = makeup we can all enjoy
Yeah, there’s a real cosmetics line out there called FIVEISM x THREE. (The X is said out loud as ‘by’,
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Kamen Rider: all Heisei riders, ranked (part 2)
Our ranking of every Heisei-era Kamen Rider continues – and ends – this week. Go back and read part 1
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Kamen Rider: all Heisei riders, ranked (part 1)
As of May 2019, the Heisei era comes to an end. And with it, the Heisei era of Kamen Riders.
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Unko: Japan’s weird obsession with poop-themed stuff
Japan’s a country where you can experience a singing, light-up toilet… and squat over a hole in the ground… in
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Motif.zakka: random lifestyle ideas on repeat
There’s never been any rule saying that ‘functional’ has to be ‘boring’. And we’re glad. Having Motif accessories and stuff
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To stir, or natto stir: the Ultimate NTO natto mixer
If there’s a Japanese food that divides people more than any other, it’s gotta be natto. You know what that
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Sirotan: the cute, cosplaying baby seal plushie that’s won over Japan
We dare any of you to tell us, with a straight face, that you’ve never melted at the sight of
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No more infusion confusion: different (and delish) types of Japanese green tea
Tea. Something many people think of and go ‘oh, England!’ Those British and their teapots. But never underestimate how much
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Lose weight while you work: Haruyama i-Suit supported by Tanita
Sitting down all day’s not good for you – so say those scary articles about healthy lifestyles. That’s bad news
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Wota life’s a MIX: pros and cons of being a J-idol fan
Real or virtual, Japanese idol groups have a way of stealing our hearts and wallets. There are ups and downs
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