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Ai Ma Ni helps you maintain good posture
With the end of 2023 just over two months away, there’s a good chance it’ll be pretty hectic before we can enjoy the office bounenkai (year-end party). Whether you work from home or commute to the office, long hours in front of your computer might be a familiar occurrence this… Read
Spice up your room this fall with this anti-gravity humidifier
Now that we’re well into autumn, it’s time to prepare for much colder days ahead. While it might be a welcome change from the humid summer months, cold weather comes with the inevitable dryness that can be just as bad for us. Dryness can lead to chapped lips, dull skin… Read
Nettori Peanuts: New Garigari-kun popsicle tastes like a peanut butter sandwich
Garigari-kun has earned its reputation as Japan’s favorite popsicle brand not only for its mainstay soda-flavored popsicles but for its lineup of limited-edition flavors that boggle the mind and delight the taste buds at the same time. ▼ Now there’s a new flavor coming to stores around Japan — Nettori Peanuts. In Japan, nettori is the word used… Read
Flipping genius? Japan is getting new flip phone/smartphone hybrid
After the advent of smartphones, Japanese consumers were a bit slow to adopt the new technology, and part of the reason was that at the time Japan was already making the most advanced, feature-packed flip phones on the planet, with convenient mobile Internet, camera/video, and messaging functions built in. So… Read
Stay warm with an electric 'hanten'
During the Edo Period in Japan, most common folk wore hanten (short coats) during the colder months. The coat is padded with thick layers of cotton to trap heat and is usually lined with black sateen. While there are vests with built-in fans and jackets with built-in heaters, why not… Read
Feeling lonely? Romi might help
By 2040, it’s been predicted that almost 40% of Japanese households will be people living alone. For better or worse, while living alone guarantees you the freedom of independence, it can sometimes be a lonely affair. To combat feelings of isolation or loneliness, Japanese companies like Mixi have stepped up… Read
Pen features shrine fox guardian with swishing tail
One of the many things Japan does so, so right is their incredible stationary and office supplies. Not only are they really high quality, they’re usually either beautiful, cute, funny, or cool, and there’s tons of novelty to be had. Take this super cool pen, made by product design and production company Heso Productions (who also came… Read
Curry while gaming – Nissin creates special mug to hold curry rice in collaboration with Capcom
Three things Japan loves, in no particular order, are curry, video games, and puns. So when the folks at Nissin saw an opportunity to combine all three, you can bet they jumped at the chance. Nissin’s newest collaboration is with video game developer Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise. You might be thinking this is purely an… Read
Japan’s new manhole cover T-shirts let you show off your local prefectural pride
Nowhere else in the world does manhole covers quite like Japan. Many cities have designed covers with depictions of famous local places, products, or traditions which draw interest from locals and tourists alike. Not to mention that there’s also an ever-expanding line of prefectural Pokémon manhole covers, too! Japanese apparel brand Japan Underground has… Read
Ululis, &honey and Lululun team up to make for an unforgettable bathtime experience
If you’re suffering from dry hair (and skin), then don’t miss out on this limited collection by three of Japan’s top hair and skincare brands. Done in collaboration with Lululun, a face mask brand that infuses regional Japanese ingredients into its products - the hair and skincare set will be… Read
