Cow Brand Akabako & Aobako beauty soap: milky moo-sturising face & body soaps
One of Japan’s best-loved, longest-selling soap brands relies on dairy to get the job done. Cow Brand makes way more
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Life in Japan
Daily life in Japan. Sometimes normal, sometimes… not.
Tummy bubbles, deep breaths, riceless sushi, and Cristiano Ronaldo: Japan’s craziest dieting fads
Some people say Japan’s full of healthy food. We say: have you tried living here? After all that ramen, gyoza, deep
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KiU rain goods: you’ll be praying for a downpour
For anyone who’s ever wondered how often it rains in Japan: it’s a lot. We have ‘rainy season’ and typhoon
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Hobonichi Techo planners, diaries and schedulers: take each day as it comes
When autumn hits, and time’s edging closer to Christmas, you don’t wanna think about next year already. We get it.
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From the original to the super hot MAX END: Peyang yakisoba flavours
In Japanese cooking, if it doesn’t come with rice, expect a pile of noodles instead. That, or noodles are the
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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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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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Imabari towels: dry off with the best towels in Japan
Find out if your towel rack holds up to a set of Imabari towels, made in Japan. Woven at the
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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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