Doujinshi: not a dirty word
“Do you buy and ship d-d-d-d-doujinshi?” We get this question a lot. And it’s always by email or DM, never
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MixWatch: take your time making a wristwatch you’ll love wearing every second
Is it time you put something new and cute on your wrist? There’s a new option for that, the MixWatch
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Coloured mascara and colour eyeliner: 2 more Japanese makeup trends for 2019
They’re not a brand new craze – think of these colourful cosmetics trends like more of a comeback. Every season
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Kawaii smartphone charger cable covers: Cable Bite, Cord Keeper, and Hug Cot
Hands up if you own a smartphone! Okay, that was a stupid question. And if you’re reading this on your
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The home of shoe exclusives in Tokyo: atmos collab sneakers and streetwear
The year 2000 gave us a bunch of things. The Millennium Bug. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. DeviantART. The Nintendo Gamecube.
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Shine We Are!: K-Pop lightsticks and penlights you can find in Japan
It’s obvious enough by now that you don’t have to live in South Korea to be a dedicated fan of
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Face, lips, and chill: Japan’s ‘hinyari’ cooling makeup and skincare trends for summer
When summer in Japan hits, you’ve got the heat and the humidity to worry about. You’ll sweat – no shame,
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Professor Layton vs Detective Pikachu: who wins?
“Few things satisfy like a puzzle solved.” So says Professor Layton – and who are we to disagree? He helps
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It’s like a zoo in here: 15 weird BE@RBRICKS
Some trends that start in Japan are hard to explain. Like super fake tan ‘ganguro’ style, or wearing herbal pads
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Fun hanko stamps: if you like it, you should put your name on it
A signature? What’s one of those again? For many things in Japan – at the bank, signing for packages, putting
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