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9 Cheap Cosmetics as Good as the Big Names

Try these nine cosmetics that are just as satisfying as the bigger companies, but for much less the price!

How Japan Deals with Digestive Problems

Even the land of the rising sun occasionally has stomach problems. Between the language barrier and the sheer amount of medicines available, such delicate situations can be a lot t...

Top 3 All-Natural Beauty Products from Gifu

Famous for its mountains and idyllic landscapes, Gifu Prefecture also produces many natural beauty and health products from its natural springs. Try any of these three products and...

5 Face Pack Recommendations for Students

Influenced by a makeup-artist mother, our writer became a “mask-professional.”

5 Hot Current Eye, Lip & Cheek Cosmetics

Check the top-ranked products from AllAbout's experienced makeup guides!

5 Facial Cosmetics for the Look of the Moment

In 2015, the trend in Japan was a natural, “effortless makeup” look, with soft and fluffy eyebrows, modest eyes, and healthy-looking, natural, glossy skin.

Hated Medicine as a Kid? These Might Help!

A number of day-to-day Japanese health products can make having a sick kid (or being one!) a little less awful.

Top 3 Cosplay Makeup YouTubers

Thinking of dressing up as your favorite anime or Disney character at a convention or for Halloween, but can't seem to get the makeup just right? Let these hot YouTubers lend you a...

The Best of the Best Makeup

Based off of over 12 million reviews!

The Best of Japanese Drugstore Beauty

These girls will guide you through the best of Japanese drugstore products!

Top 4 Makeup YouTubers

Dying to know how to apply makeup for the next Japanese festival outing? Or maybe you just want to know the best Japanese cosmetic brand for eye shadow? No matter the question, the...

Japan’s Top Cold Medicines

Never miss a day of work with these in your medicine cabinet!

Japan's 7 Best Spring Ski Locations

Japan gets so much snow that some of its biggest resorts offer skiing into the second week of May—and there's even one that goes into July!

3 Reasons Why You Should Visit Taiho Ramen

Based in Fukuoka Prefecture—which is considered to be one of the ramen meccas of Japan—this restaurant beats the rest, but why? Well, we broke it down into three reasons.

Some Berry Tasty Pocky!

Taking Pocky for a fruity spin, Glico has announced its new Pocky flavor—but the taste isn't the only thing that's changed!

The Train that Wouldn't Quit in 2015

This small train station in Hokkaido has kept open for one high school girl until she graduates at the end of March 2016.

Line Stickers from Hand-Drawn Illustrations

Live2Love Japan has released an iPhone app called Shuttle Sticker, which easily makes Line Creators Stickers from hand-drawn illustrations.

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Tea Ceremonies

Thinking of taking up the classical art of brewing Japanese tea while wearing a kimono, but don't know where to start? Not a problem. Just take a look at this handy guide for some...

4 Ways to Hit the Snow from Tokyo

Just because you'll rarely see flakes in Japan's biggest city doesn't mean you can't reach them when needed. Here are four great ways to meet all your skiing and snowboarding needs...

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