Unko: Japan’s weird obsession with poop-themed stuff
Japan’s a country where you can experience a singing, light-up toilet… and squat over a hole in the ground… in
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weird Japan
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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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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Wota life’s a MIX: pros and cons of being a J-idol fan
Real or virtual, Japanese idol groups have a way of stealing our hearts and wallets. There are ups and downs
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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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Animal Life: Toy Story meets the zoo, only in Japan
This figure collection sounds like a documentary. And looks like a hidden camera show you’d see on TV. The ‘Animal
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Just keep digging: junk on Yahoo! Auctions Japan
Today’s important Japanese lesson: the word ‘junk’. ジャンク (janku), or ジャンク品 (janku-hin, more like ‘junk item’). If you’re into trawling Yahoo!
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mati mati stationery by Zenrin: explore Japan’s streets on paper
Live somewhere long enough, and you’ll get to know the local streets. Spend enough time on Google Street View, and
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Shopping Spotlight: Heso Production
Osaka spirit – there’s nothing like it in the world. This city’s home to thousands of companies. (Including ones we
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