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Glossy leather stands out at New York fashion week

Feb. 14, 2012 - 06:26AM JST ( 0 )

Shiny leather stood out during a particularly busy Sunday and Monday at New York fashion week, with both Derek Lam and Donna Karan for DKNY… Read

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My frugal Valentine: Romance in a recession

Lifestyle Feb. 14, 2012 - 05:00AM JST ( 10 Comments )

Ugh. Valentine's Day in one of the most commercialized holidays of the year in one of the most expensive cities in the world in the middle of a global recession? Relax. These ideas should turn… Read

Scientist makes 'Avatar' robot

Lifestyle Feb. 13, 2012 - 06:30AM JST ( 4 Comments )

A Japanese-developed robot that mimics the movements of its human controller is bringing the Hollywood blockbuster "Avatar" one step closer to reality. Users of the TELESAR V don special equipment that allows them not only… Read

Fashion models organize to fend off abuses

Lifestyle Feb. 11, 2012 - 06:48AM JST ( 4 Comments )

Models are more than just pretty faces. They're often overworked, underfed and underage independent contractors with little say when things go bad behind the scenes. Many are just teenagers far from home, in some cases… Read

Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?

Lifestyle Feb. 10, 2012 - 06:35AM JST ( 124 Comments )

Many Japanese people don’t have the opportunity to communicate with foreigners, so when they do, they tend to change their attitude a bit. Foreigners react in different ways to this — some feel they are… Read

Consumers pamper pets with healthier products

Lifestyle Feb. 09, 2012 - 04:29AM JST ( 2 Comments )

Like many pet owners, customers at April Lawrence's pet bakery and boutique in central Iowa want the best for their four-legged family members. That means high-quality, safe and eco-friendly products, from organic food and treats… Read

'Gurokawa' (grotesquely cute) fashion styles

Lifestyle Feb. 06, 2012 - 06:21AM JST ( 12 Comments )

Have you ever heard of the Japanese slang expression “gurokawa?” It’s a combination of the katakana words for grotesque and cute and is used to describe a distinct fashion style or character. Here are a… Read

Howzat!? Tochigi city has cricket aspirations

Lifestyle Feb. 05, 2012 - 06:35AM JST ( 19 Comments )

At a council meeting in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, on Dec 6, the executive committee discussed an item more commonly associated with Commonwealth nations—promoting the “noble game” of cricket. A curious entry, this may seem,… Read

Lots of chocolate, but little love on Valentine’s Day in Japan

Lifestyle Feb. 03, 2012 - 07:00AM JST ( 98 Comments )

Ah, Valentine's Day. That most romantic of times is just around the corner. That means roses and chocolates, right? Wrong. Guys, take note. If you get lots of chocolates from women in your office on… Read

Yoyogi Village, a shopping mall with an eco twist, is out to save the world

Lifestyle Feb. 02, 2012 - 06:09AM JST ( 3 Comments )

Yoyogi is rarely (well, never) highlighted on tourist maps of Tokyo, but one man is on a mission to bring new life to an area that until 1889 was actually known as Yoyogi Village. Music… Read

Chase the demons away with beans on Setsubun

Lifestyle Jan. 31, 2012 - 10:16PM JST ( 3 Comments )

Setsubun is the festival held on Feb 3, which traditionally marks the beginning of spring on the Japanese lunar calendar. Temples and shrines across Japan stage various rituals at Setsubun, such as throwing beans, to… Read

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