Hand Cream with a Mission
The Kesen Tsubaki Dream Project uses camellia oil to make hand cream that's not only popular, but helped revitalize a region once devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
American vs. Japanese Makeup
See the difference as presented by "Living Doll" Venus Angelic!
A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Skin Care
Japanese women follow a five-step skin care regimen. Intense? Maybe. But emulating the process can grant you amazing benefits to your skin, and at a reasonable price.
Japan's Culture & Culinary Artisans
Taste the best food cultures that make the most of an abundance of ingredients and preparation methods.
Top 5 Gold Cosmetics from Kanazawa
Did you know gold is a fantastic antioxidant for your skin? Check out these five products that keep your skin looking tight, firm, and youthful!
The History of Japanese Cosmetic Brushes
These high quality, hand-made products carry a long history and unique manufacturing process that makes each and any one of them a true art work.
Japan's Wackiest Health Magazine
Information Healthy Japanese Food
Japanese pharmacy company Aisei publishes a health magazine that does everything in its power to grab your attention.
My Husband Does My Makeup
Grace from Texan in Tokyo gives in to a reader request and lets her husband Ryosuke do her makeup. Hilarity ensues.
The Transformative Power of Makeup
This Shiseido ad demonstrates that their products can transform anyone into a cute girl!
Will 'When Marnie Was There' Win an Oscar?
The tear-jerking Ghibili movie was Nominated for a 2016 Oscar, but it's up against some stiff competition.
Matcha-Covered Strawberries
These matcha (powdered green tea) treats are pushing the envelope of traditional Kyoto confectioneries.
¥100 Makeup Challenge
What can you do with nothing but makeup from the ¥100 shop?
1 Hour with Casio's Smart Outdoor Watch
Casio has created (what is, we’re pretty sure) the world’s first smartwatch built to U.S. Military MIL-STD-810 survivability standards.
100 Years of Japanese Women's Hair & Makeup
Witness how Japan's makeup trends transition from one decade to next in this two-minute video.
10 Oddly Wonderful Items in Japan's Drugstores
Outside Japan, can you find a product similar to one of the 10 listed here in a drugstore?
3 Fantastic Skincare Items from the Wonder 500
These three fantastic skincare items will prove a wonderful addition to your personal care collection.
Yuzu for Health & Beauty
Three distinct uses have been derived from yuzu: medicinal, cosmetic and culinary.
6 Inexpensive Cosmetics Chosen By the Pros
Check out our list of great cosmetic and skin care products that received ringing endorsements from our network of skin care professionals!
What to Do When You're Sick in Japan
Find out how surgical masks, Pocari Sweat, 'okayu,' doctors, and Japan’s National Health Insurance fit into the mix!
4 Cheap Skin Care Products Recommended by Pros
Not every good product has to be expensive, and that extends to the world of cosmetics. You're guaranteed to find something here for your face, hands, and even body!
