New Items from 3 Best-Selling Skincare Brands
Check out these new beauty products from some of Japan's best-selling brands!
7 Great Shops & Inns Near Yugawara Station
Located just 90 minutes south of Tokyo, Yugawara is a great hot spring getaway. Here are seven stellar shops and inns where you can get the most out of the local flavor while you're in the area!
7 Featured Snacks from the ¥100 Shop
¥100 shops are full of treasures, but some goods are special finds that you can sometimes only get from these discount shops.
A Shopper's Guide to Japanese Rice
Master the art of selecting the best rice for every occasion!
A Guide to Okinawa's Best Foods
Wondering what to eat in Okinawa? These are the Top 10 foods in Okinawa that you've simply got to try!
Get the Scoop on Whole Grain Rice
Next time you reach for a bowl of rice, make sure it's healthy, whole grain 'genmai' rice. Learn all about this power food below!
Put Your Phone to Rest on a Mini Futon
Not only does this tiny futon hold your smartphone, but it's even bestowed with blessings from the priests at Tokyo’s Anazawaten Shrine.
Top 20 Street Foods of Osaka
Osaka is one of the most famous cities for food in Japan. Here's our guide to Osaka's must-eat street food!
Pocky Grows Up with a Special Whiskey Version
Because after a hard day at the office, there’s nothing like unwinding with a glass of bourbon and a chocolate-covered pretzel stick.
Mashikaku: Japan’s Edo-Era Typography Returns
In Edo-era Japan, several lettering styles known as 'Edomoji' were invented for advertising purposes. One design team wants to bring these characters back.
7 Oddly Useful Items from the ¥100 Shop
These hot items, remarkably only ¥100, are sure to improve the quality of your life—or at least make it a little more interesting!
8 Ways to Do Personal Hygiene at the ¥100 Shop
You can do plenty of personal hygiene at the ¥100 shop. But while most cheapo products in Japan hold up pretty well, ¥100 hygiene tends to come with a few trade-offs.
Japanese Powerfoods for Smooth Skin
Food & Drink Healthy Japanese Food
Japanese people are considered to have amazing skin, and one well-known source of great skin comes from a good diet. As the general Japanese diet is very healthy and full of detoxifying properties, let's check out some serious powerfoods from Japan!
Be a Couch Potato in a Tempura Sleeping Bag!
Whether you’re looking for an unusual Halloween costume or a cozy outfit to snuggle up in, this crazy bread-crumbed number will make all your fried food fantasies come true!
Traditional Japanese Footwear Reimagined
A modern, stylish twist on a Japanese classic, these shoes have been redesigned as indoor slippers to keep feet comfy and cool.
Snack on Some Strawberries Dipped in Matcha
Take your tastebuds for a ride when you bite into this delicious dessert from Japan's most popular discount interior shop.
¥100 Shops: What to Buy & What to Avoid
Don't be blinded by that ¥100 tag, some things just aren't worth it!
Tatami Mats: Not Just for the Floor Anymore
If you've ever been to a traditional Japanese home, you've likely seen tatami mats on the floor. But have you ever seen it on furniture?!
Design on a Dime: ¥100 Art Supplies
Being creative doesn't have to be costly thanks to the numerous ¥100 shops around Japan.
Explore Kyushu on a Sightseeing Train
There are many sightseeing trains in Kyushu, with a wide variety of entertaining events going on in the trains and around the stations. We'll show you how to have much more fun than just looking out the window!
