Life-Enhancing Stationery (& More) from Muji!
For many, Muji stationery sets the bar. Compact and cool, it's perfect for gifts and personal use. And if you're not sure what to set your sights on, here are our nine best recommendations!
KO Your Smartphone with these Toy Stands
Tired of boring old smartphone stands? Why not kick it up a notch with Street Fighter II characters that battle and hold your smartphone?
Add Some Bushido Flair to Your Home Décor
Guard against water rings on your favorite coffee table thanks to these sword handguard coasters inspired by four famous samurai.
The Secret of the Square Watermelon
With only 200 grown per year, this video offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of square watermelon production—answering the questions of how they're made and why they're so expensive!
Take Home a Piece of Niigata
Savor the prefecture’s finest produce long after your trip is over!
10 of the Best Gift Shops in Kyoto
Kyoto is a great city to look for souvenirs, but personally, we think these 10 shops in Kyoto take the cake when it comes to bringing back a bit of Japan back home with you.
7 Smaller ¥100 Chains Not to Miss!
You may know your big chains, but these small ¥100 shops have their own special charms!
Getting Set Up in Japan at the ¥100 Store
Moving to Japan? Don't spend more than you have to! You can find many of the things you need right at the ¥100 store!
7 Sweet Baking Tools from the ¥100 Shop
Baking doesn't have to be a costly commitment. Here are our Top 7 baking tools from the ¥100 shop!
Keeping You Cool While Being Cute
This adorable seal is storing some secrets in its belly!
Charms That Will Keep Your Phone Safe!
These phone cases come embroidered with declarations of protection against ignored messages and low batteries.
6 Travel Goods You Can Find at a ¥100 Shop
You can purchase one (or all) of these six practical travel items, each for less than a buck!
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!
Japan's Top 5 Otaku Shopping Spots
If you're looking for anime, manga or cosplay merchandise, these are the places to check!
Would You Buy a Creepy Cactus?
Check out this real 'Little Shop of Horrors,' full of monster-inspired cacti.
Bespectacled Rice Made by Farmers with Glasses
This product literally puts a face with a name!
This Pencil Certainly Has a Green Thumb!
Once its life as a pencil is over, this innovative piece of stationery will color your garden by blooming into one of a variety of edible plants.
Kappabashi: Home of Japanese Knives
Kappabashi is an awesome spot to find cool Japanese kitchenware, especially the beautiful blades beloved by chefs around the world.
Dive into a Daiso
Take a four-minute tour through all the weird and wonderful stuff at Daiso, Japan's largest ¥100 chain.
Transform Tableware into a 5-Story Pagoda
What better way to dish out your homemade Japanese food than to serve it on dishes designed to look like Japanese-style architecture?
