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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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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YOU+MORE!: home goods, fashion, and randomness for animal lovers
You, plus more? What more could you need in your life? If the answer to that question was ‘a backrest
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Make the Switch: how to order from the Nintendo Store Japan with DEJAPAN
Some nights, after work, we sit at a bar and wonder why we never bought Nintendo stock back in the
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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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Infinite mode: Japan’s love of retro gaming
Every human generation grows up with a videogame console generation. We’ll show you our age – most of the DEJAPAN
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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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Shopping Spotlight: Fril
For a country that seems like it’s always on the phone, Japan hasn’t got many ‘buy and sell’ smartphone apps.
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