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Tokyu Corp. Attracts Backlash With ‘Makeup Etiquette’ Video

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JAPAN TIMES
 
An etiquette video by railway operator Tokyu Corp. aimed at stopping women from putting on makeup while riding its trains has set off a storm of criticism on social media, with many accusing it of going too far in dictating passenger behavior.
The 30-second Japanese-language video f...

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‘Cool Japan’ Store to Open in Malaysia

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. is set to open a new flagship store based on the “Cool Japan” concept in central Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Isetan The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur will offer high-quality products representing Japan’s recent fashions, the latest lifestyle trends and to...

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Sony Aromastic Mobile Scent Dispenser is Personal Mood Changer for Officer Workers

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Sony is changing. The troubled Japanese electronics maker is trying new things as it navigates an inhospitable market dominated by the likes of Apple and Samsung.
It has reduced its smartphone business and focused on the PlayStation, which gets a major boost this fall with the rele...

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Let Beautiful Japanese Patterns Bloom in Your Shoes With These Insoles From REGALERIA!

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ROCKET NEWS
 
It’s almost like keeping a secret garden or painting hidden inside your shoes!
Japanese gift item manufacturer and retailer REGALERIA have come up with a stylish way to brighten your footwear, well the inside of them, at least. The company has recently released a line of shoe insole...

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Shiseido app TeleBeauty Applies Virtual Makeup for Telecommuting Women

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Have a meeting online but no time to do your makeup? No problem with this technology.
Telecommuting has yet to catch on in Japan, where logging long hours at the office by your physical presence, regardless of your work efficiency, is still required at many corporations.
Shiseido i...

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Japanese Pokémon Shoe Collection Is The Most Stylish Way To Catch Pikachu!

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ROCKET NEWS
 
 
Whether you prefer pretty flats or towering heels, this five-piece range has a Pikachu shoe for you.
Since Pokémon Go took over people’s smartphones in Japan, the cute animated creatures from the franchise have been running riot all over the rest of our accessories and wardrobes t...

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Traditional Japanese Wooden Footwear Redesigned as Indoor Slippers to Keep Feet Comfy and Cool

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ROCKET NEWS
 
A modern, stylish twist on a Japanese classic.
Geta are Japan’s traditional wooden sandal-like clogs, still worn today for special occasions to accent a kimono or yukata. At summer festivals in particular, you can instantly pick out their distinctive, hollow clopping sound on the pa...

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Difference, a New Suit Tailor With Ordering and Customization by Phone

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
A new suit shop opens October 1st in Aoyama, offering bespoke clothing that can be ordered and customized from your phone. The oddly named Difference has created its own phone app in order to realize the “virtual tailor” service, which is available for customers ordering their seco...

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Companies Offering New Lines of Washable Clothes

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
 
More clothing items able to be washed in cold water at home are appearing in stores. They include black formal wear and hats made of natural materials.
Clothing makers have developed items made of highly functional materials to meet the needs of consumers who want to save money...

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VR Shopping with Voice Chat Presents Future Retail Applications for Virtual Reality

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
While shocking acts of terror and murder have dominated the headlines domestically and abroad, the biggest trend of the year in Japan is probably virtual reality.
We have already seen a host of products and services emerge to ride the wave of interest in VR headsets in 2016, which ...

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