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Kuuchoufuku aircon jackets: we’re big fans of this clever way to stay cool in summer

When that humid, stupid hot Japanese summer hits, we need all the help we can get. Those mini portable hand […]

To kick off this blog post – a quick language lesson. ‘Gairaigo’ (外来語) are Japanese words borrowed from other languages

Doesn’t feel like all that long since we blogged about the Ninja Trainer shuriken throwing kit. As of this month,

At some time in our lives, we’ve all thought about how cool it’d be if we woke up as a

A little love can change the world. That’s what the GROOVE X website says – and they’re the ones who

To ask if sumo wrestling’s more of a sport, an art, or a tradition’s kinda pointless – it’s a mix

Ramen noodles. A simple and fast, cheap, always-available Japanese meal… that hugely divides people. Is a pack of instant ramen

When summer in Japan hits, you’ve got the heat and the humidity to worry about. You’ll sweat – no shame,

2019 is a special year in Japan for many reasons. The main one being the era name change! We’re switching

If you have periods, we hope they’re okay to deal with. PMS, heavy/irregular flow, cramps, chocolate cravings, and the many

Being a Japanese idol girl is hard, you guys. If you think it’s tough being a dedicated idol wota, think

By mid-April, in many areas of Japan the sakura’s come and gone. That’s true for Osaka and the rest of