All About Japan

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.

The Best in Star Wars Personal Care

Lightsaber-sharp eyeliner, galactic facial cleanser, a First Order razor and Resistance shaving cream: the Force is strong with these Star Wars personal care products!

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?

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.

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.

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 to digest. We're here to help!

Who in Marvel or DC Can Defeat Saitama?

Korean artist Lee Woo-chul pits DC and Marvel Comics characters against One Punch Man.

Grandma Cosplays as Beloved Ghibli Character

Age knows no bounds when it comes to cosplay, as evident in this Taiwanese grandmother who cosplays as Sophie from "Howl's Moving Castle."

Top 5 Accessory Designs from The Wonder 500™

These unique accessories add the perfect details to any ensemble!

3-D Doraemon Paper Cup Manga

Drawing manga on paper wasn't enough of a challenge for this Twitter user, who transferred his artistic skills to a new medium: paper cups!

The Perfect Utensil to Eat Noodles With

For ramen aficionados, eating a delectable bowl of ramen with a spork may sound strange. But to savor both the broth and the noodles at the same time, you'll definitely want to invest in one of these!

Protect Your Drinks from Pub Ninjas

These bottle covers are actually faithful recreations of suits of armor worn by famous warriors in Japanese history.

American vs. Japanese Makeup

See the difference as presented by "Living Doll" Venus Angelic!

The Best of the Best Makeup

Based off of over 12 million reviews!

Japan's Wackiest Health Magazine

Japanese pharmacy company Aisei publishes a health magazine that does everything in its power to grab your attention.

The Transformative Power of Makeup

This Shiseido ad demonstrates that their products can transform anyone into a cute girl!

5 Brilliant Japanese Necklace Designs

These storied, unique and beautiful pieces can be used for any occasion.

New Pokémon Center Opens in Kyoto

Not only will the Kyoto location have classic Pikachu and other Pokémon merchandise, but the store will also feature a Kyoto-inspired Pikachu!

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 helping hand!

Japan's 9 Weirdest Face Packs

Why not go all-out and have some cosplay-style fun while you're working on your complexion?

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