Fancy Wearing a Kimono on your Head?
Thanks to Japanese company W@nder Fabric, you can now wear a cap made from vintage kimono and obi sashes!
Transforming Washi to Meet Modern Needs
Would you wear a wedding dress made of paper?
Japan's Oldest Manga Gets Animated
Studio Ghibli, the famed animation production house that brought us 'Spirited Away' and 'My Neighbor Totoro,' is breathing animated life into a centuries-old manga.
Top Manga for Women's Fashion Inspiration!
Beyond having great storylines that immerse you in their world, many manga have a great sense of style that comes out from the author's background.
'Furoshiki' Shoes will Ensconce Your Feet
These wrap-around shoes have been inspired by traditional Japanese 'furoshiki' wrapping cloths, which were historically used to carry things like clothing or bento. But when you put them on your feet, they can carry you wherever you want to go!
Pikachu Goes to School
The Pokémon Center sends off its Pikachu graduates and welcomes the new Pikachu freshmen.
The Grittier Side of Scandal
Scandal's seventh studio album, 'Yellow,' follows the tried-and-tested pop-rock formula while occasionally delving into a grittier side of the band we haven't heard before.
How Amateur Models Reach the Top of the Pops
'Dokusha moderu,' which literally means 'reader model,' refers to an amateur fashion model who serves as a representative of the readers of a particular fashion magazine. In Japan, these models are often more popular than their runway counterparts!
