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One-Punch Man Knit Cap Is The One Piece Of Anime Winter Gear You Need To Keep Your Head Warm

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Just because superhero Saitama’s bald head is cold in winter doesn’t mean yours has to be too.
Surprise anime hit One–Punch Man’s protagonist, Saitama, doesn’t look like your ordinary action hero. Not only does he share a name with what’s often considered to be Japan’s least cool pref...

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Quack Face Dog Muzzle: Japanese Pet Protection Inspired by Duck Bills

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JAPAN TRENDS
Quack Face Dog Muzzle will mean your pooch looks great while still providing adequate protection whenever you take them for a walk.
The “duck bill” design is comfortable for your dog to wear but also ensures they don’t eat things off the ground by providing full bottom-jaw cover.
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Fukutegami Turns Clothes Into a Letter

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Turn your clothes into letters to be sent in the mail. That’s what fukutegami does.
The clever concept was launched on the crowdfunding platform Readyfor? and cleared its target of ¥550,000 ($4,500). Now it’s going to be send out to the funders in mid-June and eventually will be a ...

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Mitsubishi in U.S. Recalls 25,000 Mirages for Wire Corrosion Issue

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JAPAN TODAY
 NEW YORK —Mitsubishi Motors is recalling roughly 25,000 Mirages with model years 2014 and 2015 on concerns that certain wires could corrode and cause issues to the vehicle’s air bag systems.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Saturday that the vehicles affected w...

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Oppo Dog Muzzle Quack Closed — Even More Awesome Pet Product Design

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JAPAN TRENDS
The original Oppo Dog Muzzle Quack created a HUGE stir when it was released a while back.
Now our online store has got the follow-up, the Oppo Dog Muzzle Quack Closed. As the name suggests, it has a similar “duck bill” design with the mouth closed off for better protection.
Some peop...

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GU Creates Onomatopoeia-customized Interactive Fashion Videos

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JAPAN TRENDS
Japanese fast fashion retailer GU has created what it claims it the first “new sensation video” in Japan with onomato mix by GU. The video, which is online as an app until January 5th, allows you to view a range of model wardrobe coordinations by selecting styles based on displayed w...

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Japan Finally Bottles “The Scent Of a Cat’s Forehead”—Now Available To Spray On Your Belongings!

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After four months of development, Japanese online retailer Felissimo has finally captured the scent of a cat’s forehead in a bottle. 
The cat-loving folks over at online retailer Felissimo have delighted us in the past with an adorable kitten lingerie collection and even little feline...

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Cat Robo: The Automated Cat Toilet That Frees You From Ever Having to Sift Through Kitty Litter

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A few days ago, we looked at a couple of cats that were mastering the art of pooping in the (people) toilet. When you stop and think about it, though, this is sort of a mixed bag for pet owners.
Sure, on one hand, this frees you from the gross task of picking clumps out of the litter ...

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Japan Business Confidence Flat Despite Signs Of Recovery: BOJ

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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Japan’s biggest manufacturers were in a cautious mood during the last quarter of the year, a central bank survey showed on Monday, despite a modest pick-up in the world’s number three economy.
The Bank of Japan’s closely-watched Tankan report showed confidence among major manu...

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I WRAP Heart: Plaza Ginza’s Personalized Photo Portrait Gift Wrapping Service

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JAPAN TRENDS
Want to give a special something to that special someone? But it’s not just what you give. It’s how you give.
And in Japan, the wrapping and packaging of a gift item is traditionally viewed almost as important as the content of the gift itself.
And so we get great services like this ...

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