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Unique Geta Sandals: New Types of Traditional Wooden Footwear Go With Any Outfit
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THE JAPAN NEWS
HITA, Oita — Colored carp, sunflowers, zebra prints, and more. Colorful geta wooden sandals with these fancy patterns caught my eye when I visited Motono Hakimono Kogyo, a geta factory in Hita, Oita Prefecture.
“I hope people wear these fashionable geta on various occasions in th...
HITA, Oita — Colored carp, sunflowers, zebra prints, and more. Colorful geta wooden sandals with these fancy patterns caught my eye when I visited Motono Hakimono Kogyo, a geta factory in Hita, Oita Prefecture.
“I hope people wear these fashionable geta on various occasions in th...
- July 29, 2016
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One Piece Pirates Let Themselves Go, Get Back Into Shape With Chubby New Figure Series
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ROCKET NEWS
Looks like Luffy and his anime cohorts have been enjoying too many high-calorie meals while sailing the high seas.
We recently took a look at what would happen if Pikachu started hitting the gym and packing on muscle mass, but what about the opposite scenario? Luffy and the other st...
Looks like Luffy and his anime cohorts have been enjoying too many high-calorie meals while sailing the high seas.
We recently took a look at what would happen if Pikachu started hitting the gym and packing on muscle mass, but what about the opposite scenario? Luffy and the other st...
- June 27, 2016
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Children’s “Randoseru” Backpacks Star in Japanese Ad Campaign With Whimsical Victorian Vibe
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ROCKET NEWS
We bet your school backpacks were never this haute CUTEoure.
In Japan, the randoseru is a symbol of childhood. Children carry one of these hardy leather backpacks for all six years of elementary school, and they range from “quite pricey” to “eye-wateringly expensive”, depending on t...
We bet your school backpacks were never this haute CUTEoure.
In Japan, the randoseru is a symbol of childhood. Children carry one of these hardy leather backpacks for all six years of elementary school, and they range from “quite pricey” to “eye-wateringly expensive”, depending on t...
- June 4, 2016
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Join NERV’s Godzilla Division with Bags, Keychains and Storage Bins
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ROCKET NEWS
Anime News Network’s merchandise coverage sponsored by Tokyo Otaku Mode.The only organization strong enough to take on all the Godzilla and Unit 01 crossover merchandise is U.N. NERV’s Anti-Godzilla Division. The specialized unit has a modified logo, replacing NERV’s maple leaf with...
Anime News Network’s merchandise coverage sponsored by Tokyo Otaku Mode.The only organization strong enough to take on all the Godzilla and Unit 01 crossover merchandise is U.N. NERV’s Anti-Godzilla Division. The specialized unit has a modified logo, replacing NERV’s maple leaf with...
- June 3, 2016
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Star Wars Hanten: Traditional Japanese Coats With A New Hope, Master Yoda Designs
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JAPAN TRENDS
Japanese fashion brand Trove has created a series of what it calls Wa-Robe items (“wa” meaning Japanese).
The most exciting of these are three Star Wars Hanten, coming in designs featuring Master Yoda or the poster for the original 1977 Star Wars, now known as Episode IV: A New Hop...
Japanese fashion brand Trove has created a series of what it calls Wa-Robe items (“wa” meaning Japanese).
The most exciting of these are three Star Wars Hanten, coming in designs featuring Master Yoda or the poster for the original 1977 Star Wars, now known as Episode IV: A New Hop...
- May 14, 2016
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Cute New “Soundless” Kitten Slippers From Felisssimo
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These wide-eyed kitties will watch you with every step while you enjoy the comfort of padded soles.
From marshmallows to Band-aids, cat-loving retailer Felissimo has all the cute kitty products we could ever ask for. Now they’ve found a way for us to get a feel for the world of feli...
These wide-eyed kitties will watch you with every step while you enjoy the comfort of padded soles.
From marshmallows to Band-aids, cat-loving retailer Felissimo has all the cute kitty products we could ever ask for. Now they’ve found a way for us to get a feel for the world of feli...
- April 30, 2016
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New Summer Kimono From Felissimo
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This year, the ajisai hydrangeas that bloom in June can blossom on your summer kimono along with some playful white cats.
Feline lovers in Japan and across the world know that when it comes to cute cat goods, nobody does it better than Japanese online retailer Felissimo. With a sect...
This year, the ajisai hydrangeas that bloom in June can blossom on your summer kimono along with some playful white cats.
Feline lovers in Japan and across the world know that when it comes to cute cat goods, nobody does it better than Japanese online retailer Felissimo. With a sect...
- April 26, 2016
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Coca-Cola Vending Machines Offer Smartphone Stamp Rally With Free Drinks
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JAPAN TRENDS
Coca-Cola has announced the “sumaho” (smartphone) vending machine. Though the name suggests a vending machine that sells phones, it is actually one that connects with a smart device and a dedicated app called Coke ON.
Vending machines are a fact of life in Japan. Especially in th...
Coca-Cola has announced the “sumaho” (smartphone) vending machine. Though the name suggests a vending machine that sells phones, it is actually one that connects with a smart device and a dedicated app called Coke ON.
Vending machines are a fact of life in Japan. Especially in th...
- April 11, 2016
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Japanese Fashion Label’s Samurai Chino Pants Are On The Move Again With New Colors
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Because a true master swordsman recognizes the importance of skillful color coordination.
Late last year, Japanese kimono maker Kokichi decided to give a modern update to hakama, the billowy pats worn by samurai during the country’s centuries-long feudal period. By blending the styl...
Because a true master swordsman recognizes the importance of skillful color coordination.
Late last year, Japanese kimono maker Kokichi decided to give a modern update to hakama, the billowy pats worn by samurai during the country’s centuries-long feudal period. By blending the styl...
- April 9, 2016
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Hiroshi Fujiwara Opens Concept Store in Ginza Underground Parking Lot
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JAPAN TRENDS
Musician and fashion guru Hiroshi Fujiwara opened a new concept store, The Park-Ing Ginza, in an underground parking lot on March 24th.
The parking lot is located underneath the Sony Building at the Ginza-Sukiyabashi intersection on the edge of Ginza. The new store can be found o...
Musician and fashion guru Hiroshi Fujiwara opened a new concept store, The Park-Ing Ginza, in an underground parking lot on March 24th.
The parking lot is located underneath the Sony Building at the Ginza-Sukiyabashi intersection on the edge of Ginza. The new store can be found o...
- April 1, 2016
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