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Spruce up your journal entries with Kori Jirushi
It’s no secret that Japanese stationery is top-tier. The variety and quality that come with the different pens, notebooks and stickers make documenting all the more fun. Another great thing about Japanese stationery is its affordable price point. From 100 yen stores to bigger stationery chains like Loft and Tokyu… Read
Legendary Pokemon Rayquaza evolves into 'nagashi somen' noodle delivery system
Befitting its status as a Legendary Pokemon, Rayquaza has a lot of cool powers. Since its first appearance in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire it’s been able to fly, create gale-force winds, and shoot laser beams. Now Rauquaza has acquired a new ability: delivering Japanese noodles. One of Japan’s favorite summertime foods is hiyashi somen, wheat noodles served… Read
Starbucks releases special sparkly tumbler in Japan to support diversity
Starbucks tumblers are some of the most sought-after items around, and Japan has been blessed with a lot of the most desirable varieties. This trend for spoiling Japanese customers with regional-exclusives shows no signs of stopping, especially now that the chain is releasing a new Cold Cup Tumbler No Filter, which… Read
Prepare for warmer days with newest version of Thanko cooling vest
Now that we’ve done away with all our winter coats and sweaters, it’s time to ready ourselves for the upcoming spring-to-summer transition. Days are longer, the temperature is higher and soon enough we might even go through another cycle of record-breaking heatwaves. Japan is no stranger to hot and humid… Read
Make bath time more fun with the Magcase waterproof smartphone holder
Bath time in Japan is more than just a hygienic practice. For others, it can even be a form of meditation. The word ofuro describes the act of bathing in one’s home and the bathtub itself. Tracing back to ancient times with roots in both Zen Buddhism and Shintoism, baths… Read
Sengoku samurai warlords transform into easy-to-brew, fruity flavored tea tablets
Japanese tea company Olive has joined the growing ranks offering high-quality tea in tablet form, sometimes cleverly called “chablets” (combining the English with the Japanese word for tea, cha). Its latest chablet offering is sure to appeal to history buffs with its connection to Japan’s Sengoku warring states period from the 15th and 16th centuries, when the… Read
Water-absorbing, quick-drying umbrella holder
With a few days of rain ahead of us this spring, it might be a good time to rethink how we carry around our umbrellas. It’s wasteful to use one-time disposable plastic umbrella covers for every shopping mall, store or restaurant we enter. For a more sustainable umbrella cover, look… Read
Introducing Pokeball-shaped Samsung Galaxy Buds cases
Pokemon (Pocket Monsters) is a media franchise that started in the mid-90s. The franchise comprises movies, TV shows, manga and card and video games. Invented by Satoshi Tajiri, Pokemon are creatures that live alongside humans. In this world, Pokemon live in all sorts of environments from grassy areas, to caves… Read
Samurai armor bandage underpants let you channel the soul of a Sengoku warlord
Back in 2002, Osaka-born Shiro Nogi quit his day job and joined his father’s sewing business, where he began experimenting with underpants, aiming to increase their comfort and breathability. After four years of testing, he came up with “Hohtai Pants” (“Bandage Pants“), made from the same material used to make bandages. In… Read
Welcome warmer days ahead with the Hands-Free 5-Way Slim Fan
Cherry blossom season is upon us and soon after comes the start of summer. With each year getting hotter than the previous one, now is a great time to prepare for what’s to come. It’s time to stow away your thick winter coats and bust out lightweight jackets. Spring is… Read
