An Introduction to Japanese Skincare (from real Japanese people)
Japan is known for having some of the best cosmetic products in the world – especially skincare. And it’s easy […]
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Eco Leather and Eco Fur: Japan’s Hottest Winter Fashion Trend
This year, a HUGE number of people are sporting the trendy new eco-friendly materials, Eco Leather and Eco Fur! It’s impossible to walk down the average Japanese street without seeing someone dressed in one or the other.
Virtual pets can play the genetic lottery, too: an introduction to the Tamagotchi Meets
We tried owning first-gen Tamagotchis and other virtual pets when we were kids. They weren’t easy to look after. They
From dark to sparkle, with purple in between: Japan’s autumn 2019 makeup trends
Same way that leaves turn from green to red, yellow and orange in autumn, we all change the makeup colours
Deoco by Rohto: body wash and deodorant with the scent of a Japanese schoolgirl?
The bare minimum a body soap should do is leave you feeling fresh and clean. Added skin moisturising, yeah that’s
Ningen Works: are we humans, or are we baka?
If new Ningen Works inventions are anything to go by, we’ve all got the potential to be geniuses. Brainstorming upgraded
Kuji lottery draws in Japan: the luck-based merch Olympics for otaku
For collectors and dedicated fans, sometimes getting hold of merch is total luck. Like when the item you want’s only
Blue Light Skincare: futureproof your face with And Mirai cleansing and lotions
We hope you’re not staying up too late reading this blog post. Staring at the screen, scrolling to infinity, instead
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
We’re too old for this: how the word ‘millennial’ gets marketed in Japan
To kick off this blog post – a quick language lesson. ‘Gairaigo’ (外来語) are Japanese words borrowed from other languages
Smart Potato Chips: the new way Japanese screen junkies eat junk food
We’ve all been there: trying to eat from a bag of potato chips and scroll on our phones at the
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