It’s no secret that Japanese apartments take space efficiency a little too seriously. Most studio apartments in major cities like Tokyo, Nagoya or Osaka have just enough space for a bed and not much else. While stacking appliances on top of each other or investing in furniture with extra storage,… Read
Japanese whisky maker Kumesen Shuzo has just released its latest creation. Called Ukiyo, the whisky’s name means “floating world,” the same ethereal geographic descriptor as in ukiyo-e, the “pictures of the floating world” woodblock prints that today serve as a window into life in Japan during the pre-photograph era. It’s not just Ukiyo’s name… Read
Casio Computer Co Ltd has announced the release of a new addition to the MR-G line, the flagship of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B5000R inherits the iconic shape of the very first G-SHOCK — representing the brand’s point of origin — and features a highly comfortable… Read
With the holidays right around the corner, now might be the perfect time to invest in something that’ll make holiday get togethers even more memorable. This newly released cotton candy maker called the Sweet Maroon by home goods store Lithon is a sure fire winner. This compact cotton candy maker… Read
Ito En is one of the largest tea manufacturers in Japan. From barley, jasmine and green tea, its drinks are a vending machine staple. As part of its recycling program, Ito En uses left-over tea leaves to make stationery to keep your files organized. The A4 sized recycled paper files… Read
Although it’s often considered a luxury in other countries, people in Japan have divided opinions on sake. Although there are some who associate the cheaper brands with wino fuel, it’s still quite easy to see sake brewing as a highly refined art with the utmost care and purity in its preparation for a… Read
Japanese furniture maker Cellutane has done a pretty good job helping fans incorporate some Pokemon style into their home décor. Previously, we’ve taken a look at the company’s easy chairs inspired by Snorlax, Slowpoke, and Gengar, all of which look adorable and cozy. There’s been a pretty big hole in the lineup though, in that Cellutane hasn’t… Read
If you’ve ever been into Japanese snacks then you would have heard of Kinoko no Yama (mushroom of the mountain) and its counterpart, Take no Ko (bamboo countryside), both are bite-sized milk chocolate-covered biscuits shaped as either mushrooms or bamboo. There’s even been an ongoing debate on who reigns supreme… Read
As we’re just six weeks away from the end of the year, it’s normal to be working a little harder to finish strong. All that time spent in front of a computer screen will inevitably cause extra strain on our eyes. Whether you space out your deep work hours into… Read
Casio Computer Co Ltd has announced the release of new additions to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The three new GW-B5600CD watches are the brand’s latest collaboration with the Charles Darwin Foundation, an organization that engages in environmental conservation activities in the Galapagos Islands. The Charles Darwin Foundation is an… Read