Barneys New York Store Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary in Kobe with Limited Edition Items
In commemoration of its 10 year anniversary, Kobe city’s Barneys New York store is releasing a special lineup of limited edition items made in collaboration…
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SPINNS Collaborate with Classic 80s Anime Creamy Mami for Retro Magical Girl Clothing Line
Although Sailor Moon has probably snatched the enchanted tiara for most recognisable magical girl anime, let’s not forget about the strong independent female characters that…
Kimono: Timeless Treasures on Display at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum until 6/21
Duncan Bartlett for JAPAN Forward A major new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates the kimono’s elegant history. It also displays its dynamic…
Japan’s Mask Snood Fashionably Arrives Just In Time
Japanese online retailer Felissimo has sort of made their name on quirky animal-motif goods such as 3D hamster handkerchiefs and squishy cat paw handbags, one…
Japanese Maker Uses Age-Old Craft For Elegant Earmuffs To Pair With Kimono
Tsumami zaiku is a traditional Japanese craft that dates back to the Edo Period used to create beautiful hair ornaments and sticks to pair with…
Why is this University Art Student’s One-Piece Trending?
Tokyo Tama Art University’s @sakamoto_entame’s creativity and flexible fashion views have Twitter users buzzing with one of her latest works. Check out some images she…
Get Gear Featuring Namco Bandai, Nintendo & Cave Games at Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store
Video Game Tokyo Pop Up Store If you’re a video game fan visiting Tokyo in January and February 2020, you’ll probably be headed to Akihabara…
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…
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…