Shibuya Parco Reborn: Nintendo’s First Store in Japan, A Unique Pokemon Center and More
Shibuya Parco reborn On Friday, November 22nd, the reborn Shibuya Parco will finally open its doors to the public. Featuring 180 unique stores, organized around…
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Japanese Fashion and the GU coat that makes your face look smaller?!
Now that November has come, days in Japan are getting colder. Japanese fashion brand GU has come up with an innovative idea to keep us…
Warm Yourself This Winter With A Hand-knit Premium My Neighbor Totoro Jacket
Studio Ghibli fans can always count on Japanese retailer Donguri Kyowakoku for regular fashion releases inspired by the beloved animation giant, including vintage Princess Mononoke…
Life, Death and Dreams: The Beautiful and Fashionable Art of Shikimi
Some of our readers may recall Shikimi’s designs from our article on the latest Yuru-Hakama loungewear series (now enjoying a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign on…
Interview with Masaaki Shiozawa: The “Founding Father” of Maid Clothes
Even visitors who don’t necessarily identify themselves as fans of Japanese games, anime or idols are probably aware of the Japanese phenomenon known as the…
Bundle Up With The Catbus With New Studio Ghibli Winter Wear Lineup
You may remember Donguri Kyowakoku, a retailer in Japan that puts out awesome Studio Ghibli merchandise such as Spirited Away’s No Face piggy bank and…
Unleash Your Inner Hype-Kitty With Bold Sanrio Character Sneakers From Reebok
The trend for retro footwear has brought back 90s style ‘dad’ sneakers, and now thanks to this collab from Reebok and Sanrio you can be…
New Japanese Instagram Magazine “Grasne” Pairs Gravure Photography with Sneakers
On September 2nd, 2019, entertainment contents company GLAPentertainment Co., Ltd. and film, theater and event production company Terrace Side Co., Ltd. launched a new Instagram…
“Haikara-San” Apparel Exudes ‘Taishō Roman’ Aesthetic, Lets You Dress Like Benio & Shinobu
Fans of Waki Yamoto’s beloved manga “Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern” as well as its animated versions on TV and, just recently, on the silver…
Show Off Your Studio Ghibli Love With Princess Mononoke Vintage Japanese Jackets
Donguri Kyowakoku’s GBL series of Studio Ghibli-themed of vintage sukajan delighted fans of Japanese fashion and and the beloved animation studio when they were first…
Japan Launches World’s First Idol Robot Mannequin Business Solution [Video]
Robotics company Speecys Corp. announced in a press release that they are starting a new “idol robot mannequin” business model based on Cocona Kosaka 高坂ここな,…
Kim Kardashian West Drops “Kimono” Underwear Name Following Backlash
Media personality and fashion entrepreneur Kim Kardashian West found herself on the receiving end of heavy criticism last week after she announced plans for a…
Japanese Snow White Poncho Will Get You Through Rainy Season Looking Like A Princess
When preparing for the upcoming humid rainy season known as tsuyu (梅雨) in Japan, bookstore and oddity shop Village Vanguard might not seem like it’s…
China-Inspired Kawaii Look Featured In New Shoe Lineup From Japanese Fashion Brand Sucredoll
Japanese fashion brand Sucredoll is known for clothing featuring the yume-kawaii aesthetic, cosplay outfits, and for being the official retailer of Nonori cat keyhole bras…
Japan’s Hottest New Instagram Model is an 84-Year-Old in His Grandson’s Clothes and He Looks Amazing
In the age of Instagram, it is said that anyone can be a model. Social media has given people of all ages, body shapes and…