Showa retro fashion lover takes Japanese cafe back to the ’80s when she shows up
As time goes by, so do people’s lifestyles. Fashion, in particular, is one visible sign of the changing times. Recently in Japan, nostalgia for the…
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World-renowned Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake passes away
Today, on August 9th, 2022, news emerged that fashion designer Issey Miyake had passed away on August 5th, 2022. He was 84 years old. Miyake…
Retro Japanese cafe apparel lineup salutes the ice cream soda float
Thankyou Mart, a Japanese store that sells the majority of their items for 390 yen (san=3, kyu=9 in Japanese) has created some original apparel and…
Bring SPYxFAMILY to stylish life with these fashionable hats from the anime
Whether you are a fan of hit anime SPY x FAMILY or CA4LA stylish hats, these collaborative items are not to be missed. Take a…
Samurai armor fan models stylish recommendation for keeping cool this summer
With summer heat and humidity reaching some pretty harsh levels in Japan, many have been switching up their fashion choices to focus on staying cool…
Japanese designer’s viral “toast with jam and butter” fashion has netizens drooling
Tasty fashion choices Since fashion is a form of self-expression, people have different tastes in what they consider fashionable and what items they like to…
Fashion and manga fans! Learn Japanese with hilarious songs by a popular Japanese band
Have you ever thought “I want to learn Japanese by singing”? I’ll introduce two super hilarious and cool Japanese songs to you and their official…
Lolita fashion brand Victorian Maiden celebrates anniversary with elegant fashion lineup
Japanese Lolita fashion brand Victorian Maiden was established in 1999 with a concept of Victorian Era fashion made popular for modern women. By modernizing the…
Genderless makeup artist Zutti Mattia wows with amazing makeover videos
Affiliated with the creative agency PPPSTUDIO, Zutti Mattia is a Japanese creator and makeup artist who promotes genderless beauty. With a background as a former…
Graniph and Pokémon Trading Card game team up for lineup of Pichu goods
P-Lab, a special collaboration project between Graniph, the Pokemon Trading Card game, and YouTuber Hajime Syacho is debuting a lineup of 14 fashion items featuring…
Catch your favorite Pokémon with new stylish Pokémon nail polish lineup
The uka Pokémon Study Series looks to brighten up the moods and nails of Pokémon fans, as the series of nail polishes based off the…
Gelato Pique’s SUPER MARIO roomwear collection expands with adorable Yoshi additions
If you were hanging out on our grapevine back in September of last year then you may have come across our article covering Japanese loungewear…
Limited edition knitted hoodies feature Hokusai prints reimagined into pixel art
Knitting has long been a part of the regional culture of Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, with a history in its trade dating back to the Edo…
This company is bringing the single-toothed geta shoe back into fashion
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have a maiko, geisha or oiran pass you by in the streets, you may have noticed their approach…
Costume designer recreates Cardcaptor Sakura battle dress in stunning quality
CLAMP’s iconic magical girl series Cardcaptor Sakura is one of the most celebrated anime and manga of all time, and fans have long admired the…