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,…
Fashion
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…
Japanese Tire Manufacturers Show Off Chic Tire Tread Pattern Summer Kimono
As the weather gets warmer here in Japan, we edge slowly but surely into yukata season. Yukata are light kimono, worn in the summer for…
Show Off Your Yakuza Love With Vintage Kiryu And Majima Sukajan Jackets
Many fans of the popular Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku) video game series have probably fantasized about exploring Tokyo’s Kabukicho district (ficitonalized as Kamurocho in the…
Comfy Vibram Leather Japanese Geta Sandals Turn Traditional Footwear Casual
Geta, or traditional elevated Japanese sandals, make for an awesome souvenir from Japan, but many find them to be difficult to walk in and perhaps…
Pokémon-themed Maternity Clothing And Baby Goods Launching In Japan For Pokémon Fans Old And New
Perhaps tapping into the huge popularity of the recently released customizable Pokémon T-shirts collection, a new lineup of Pokémon maternity and baby clothing and goods…
Kimono Fashion Can Be Cool — Trust Designer Jotaro Saito
(by Arielle Busetto for JAPAN Forward) Jotaro Saito doesn’t go unnoticed when walking down a street. The day I met him at Kanda Myojin, he…
Japanese “Sugar Rompers” Cosplay Outfit For People Who “Want To Give Up On Adulthood”
If you’ve heard of cosplay model and designer Moira Design, it may be because of quirky but creative takes on Japanese school swimsuits (Sukumizu) such…
Adidas Release Sakura Special Edition Sneakers in Japan for Cherry Blossom Enthusiasts
As spring approaches in Japan, companies are gearing up with their cherry blossom themed products. From beverages and food, to clothing and accessories, everything can…
Japan’s Super Realistic Virtual Fashion Model Enters The Real World In Meta Cosplay
A few years ago, if you were told that Japan’s “most popular schoolgirl” wasn’t actually a human being, you probably would have guessed her to…
Virtual Model imma Is Going Viral On Instagram and Twitter
With her beautiful pink hair styled in a cute bob, her large, expressive eyes, flawless skin, full lips and slim proportions, the latest fashion model,…
Mystical Looking Spirited Away Limited Edition Watch Puts a Glowing No-face on Your Wrist
Studio Ghibli characters have been utilized for designs before by Japanese watch company Alba, resulting is these adorable but still very wearable Totoro and Kiki…