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Ice Head will keep you cool all summer long
It’s been predicted that summer in Japan this year will be the hottest one yet. With that in mind, we’ll all need to be more strategic with spending time outdoors. Heat exhaustion is a common symptom of dehydration through excessive sweating and sun exposure. If left untreated, it could lead… Read
Use this UV-protection face mask this summer to stay fresh
The sudden transition from spring to summer makes it easier to catch colds. In Japan, people wear masks regularly to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. During summer, however, the appeal of wearing masks lessens due to the heat and humidity. It can be stuffy and constricting to wear… Read
Style that slays – Japanese fashion brand Mayla creates gorgeous Demon Slayer hair accessory line
Japanese anime fashion brand Mayla has repeatedly wowed us with their high-heeled shoes for fans of series such as "Sailor Moon" and "Cardcaptor Sakura." But today we’re looking at a line that aims literally higher, with Mayla’s gorgeous line of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" hair accessories. There are a total of seven designs in the collection,… Read
Add this Airtech Back Pillow to your wind-down routine
To have a restful night’s sleep, it’s essential to have a good wind-down routine. For most of the day, we’re seated at our desks, spending hours in front of the computer which can lead to stiff shoulders and eye strain. Incorporating stretches or lessening screen time an hour or two… Read
Fender releases Made in Japan Limited Cyclone with domestically made pickups
After nearly a year since opening its first flagship store in Tokyo, guitar maker Fender has been making itself at home in Japan while serving up delicious ham sandwiches. It’s perhaps in honor of this first year that Fender has now released its first nationally exclusive model in the Made in Japan Limited… Read
Hands-free UV protection parasol
If you’re planning to spend a lot of time outdoors this summer, you’ll want to take extra precautions against harmful UV rays. When you leave your skin vulnerable to prolonged UV exposure, you’ll be more prone to premature skin aging, wrinkles and liver spots. With summer upon us, it’s time… Read
Japanese cat hanko stamps let you sign your name with extra flair and fur
Though signing things by hand is slowly gaining more popularity in Japan, most official processes still rely on using hanko, a name stamp used to prove your identity. They’re used for anything from signing apartment leases to opening bank accounts, but isn’t life more fun with fun designs, like Pokemon-themed ones?… Read
The perfect two-way cushion for sleeping on the job
Simply translated, inemuri means sleeping on the job. Believe it or not, this practice has been around since the late 1980s when employees were expected to arrive early and leave after their bosses did. Back then, it was seen as a sign of a diligent worker who lost sleep due… Read
Kinoko no Yama vs Takenoko no Sato
Meiji is a famous Japanese chocolate brand that’s been around since the mid-1920s. There are over 20 different chocolate snacks under the Meiji Milk Chocolate category that are loved worldwide. Two of the most popular snacks are called Kinoko no Yama (Chocorooms) and Takenoko no Sato (Chococones). The former being… Read
Beautiful Legend of Zelda Lego set is series’ first buildable block crossover
Lego brought out its first Nintendo-themed set in 2020, and naturally the first character from the Kyoto-based video game developer to get a buildable-brick salute was Super Mario. But now Lego is ready to branch out to another Nintendo franchise, and once again it’s a natural choice: "The Legend of Zelda." For Zelda’s first-ever Lego kit,… Read
