Lolita Beauty Isn’t Only Skin Deep
A dark-skinned model's first-person perspective shows a different shade of Lolita fashion.
The Next Generation Express Train
Seibu Group announces a new train concept that would be one with its environment.
10 Ways to Deck Yourself Out in Okayama Denim
Okayama Prefecture is the heart of denim in Japan. Check out these 10 pieces from Okayama Denim that will have you set in some fine Japan-made threads, great for both denim newbie...
How Japanese Textiles Enable Global Fashions
Nobuyuki Ota, the CEO of the Cool Japan Fund and an expert on fashions both domestic and overseas, expounds on the history and appeal of Japanese textiles.
Kyoto's 1,000-Year-Old Hand Embroidery
This shop in Kyoto carries on a tradition of silk embroidery that dates back to the Asuka Period (592-710).
Understanding Japanese Phone Culture
Before heading off to Japan, you may want to check out these keen observations by visitors from overseas regarding Japanese smartphone etiquette.
300-Year-Old Hemp Makes a Modern Comeback
Founded in Nara in 1716, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten is finding new ways to bring its traditional textiles to a modern market, both domestically and overseas.
See How Momotaro Jeans are Made
Momotaro Jeans' craftspeople have dedicated their lives to denim. See how they produce a pair of jeans, from start to finish.
Fancy Wearing a Kimono on your Head?
Thanks to Japanese company W@nder Fabric, you can now wear a cap made from vintage kimono and obi sashes!
Transforming Washi to Meet Modern Needs
Would you wear a wedding dress made of paper?
Japan's Oldest Manga Gets Animated
Studio Ghibli, the famed animation production house that brought us 'Spirited Away' and 'My Neighbor Totoro,' is breathing animated life into a centuries-old manga.
How to Play Go
If Google's AlphaGo program can learn this traditional two-tone board game, then so can you!
Top Manga for Women's Fashion Inspiration!
Beyond having great storylines that immerse you in their world, many manga have a great sense of style that comes out from the author's background.
'Furoshiki' Shoes will Ensconce Your Feet
These wrap-around shoes have been inspired by traditional Japanese 'furoshiki' wrapping cloths, which were historically used to carry things like clothing or bento. But when you pu...
Pikachu Goes to School
The Pokémon Center sends off its Pikachu graduates and welcomes the new Pikachu freshmen.
Cardcaptor Sakura Café Coming to Animate
A new Cardcaptor Sakura café gives fans a taste of dishes that overflow with Clow and Sakura power!
These Over-Knee Socks are Waterproof & Stylish
Once you've seen these, you'll never go underwater sockless again!
This is One Ramen Bowl You Can't Slurp!
Can't get enough ramen in your daily diet? For dessert, why not try baking these ramen cookies?
The Grittier Side of Scandal
Scandal's seventh studio album, 'Yellow,' follows the tried-and-tested pop-rock formula while occasionally delving into a grittier side of the band we haven't heard before.
How Amateur Models Reach the Top of the Pops
'Dokusha moderu,' which literally means 'reader model,' refers to an amateur fashion model who serves as a representative of the readers of a particular fashion magazine. In Japan,...
