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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...

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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...

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Say “meow” to this creatively cute, must-have item!
 
The plum blossoms are now in bloom, which means spring is just around the corner. That doesn’t mean there isn’t still a chill in the air, though.
Felissimo, the brand that brought us these catpacks (cat backpacks) and cat-themed ...

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Now you can enjoy hanami cherry blossom views at any time of day.
Japanese company Citizen has just released a special watch ahead of the country’s springtime hanami cherry blossom viewing period.
Aimed at the female market, the limited-edition timepiece features a pretty pink face,...

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These T-shirts take their design from traditional samurai underwear.
Recently, Japanese companies have been re-styling traditional outfits for today’s modern wardrobe, with haori coats and hakama chino pants gracefully combining centuries-old fashion with a bit of contemporary flair...

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TOKYO — PBJ Inc is releasing a line of halal-certified skincare products, “Momo Hime,” approved by the Japan Islamic Trust, on March 3 in Japan and abroad.
Having the 80 years of experience running a fruit and vegetable retailer, PBJ has for many years focused on the effects of the ...

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Step into spring with a little help from some iconic Japanese imagery.
With Adidas and Rita Ora collaborating on a geisha-inspired sportswear range, and Nike releasing a trio of sakura sneakers, spring 2016 looks set to be filled with Japanese themes from some of the biggest brands ...

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Ginza Mitsukoshi has opened the first airport-style duty-free store in Japan. The only place in Japan that has previously been allowed to host such retail facilities outside of airports is Okinawa, which is home to a large number of United States military bases and is a popular des...

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A new collection of menswear based on anime characters Lupin, Zenigata, Jigen, and Goemon will soon be available at Japanese department store Isetan.
From February 3 to 8 this year, the Shinjuku (Tokyo) branch of department store Isetan will play host to a unique menswear collecti...

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This article by Adriana Mazza first appeared on Tokyo Cheapo.
 Boroichi Market: Intangible Folk Cultural Asset
There’s something pretty magical about an intangible folk cultural asset, isn’t there? It relies on collective initiative and long-lasting enthusiasm that transcends gener...

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