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Recycled file organizers made from Ito En tea leaves
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
Traditional wooden cups for tasty sake repurposed as tasteful accessories
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
Pokemon meets traditional Japanese furniture with Sizzlipede Zaisu chair
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
Chocolate mushrooms make for the cutest earphones
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
Unwind with a one-of-a-kind mist eye mask
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 to release Charles Darwin Foundation collaboration G-SHOCK watches
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
Pokemon and Tiffany team up for new accessory line with Pikachu pendant
There’s a wide array of Poke Balls in Pokemon, each with a different purpose, and you can tell what each is by its color scheme. The red-and-white standard Poke Ball is an all-rounder, of course, while the Ultra Ball, colored gray, yellow, and white is for catching particularly powerful Pocket Monsters and the… Read
Sweet dreams with the Disney ceiling projector
Looking for the perfect gift for your kids this holiday season? Check out the Disney-themed Good Night Home Theater that’s set to release on November 23. Made by Takara Tomy Co Ltd in collaboration with the Japan Acoustical Research Institute, this device has been in development since the 1990s. The… Read
The future of anti-aging skincare
As you age, it’s common to lose skin elasticity which causes sagging. The area surrounding the eye socket, known as the orbicularis oculi, is responsible for closing the eyelids and forming tears. With time, one of the first signs of aging skin is the appearance of crow’s feet. To prevent… Read
Thanko’s new 'earphones' don’t play music, but do heat your ears from inside
Whenever Japanese gadget maker Thanko comes up with a new idea, you can expect it to be baffling, brilliant, or maybe a little of both. The company describes its goal as to create useful, interesting solutions to everyday problems, like clip-on fans to keep your armpits from sweating or a personal kitchen appliance that just… Read
