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Anime Figure Showcase 2015: Top 10 Most Anticipated Fall Releases

Post published:17/09/2015
Post category:Anime

Autumn in Japan is one of the most beautiful times of the year, with green leaves transforming into a collage of red, yellow, and orange.

Even if you live outside of Japan, though, you can still celebrate the fall season with these in-demand anime figurines (oh, and Racing Miku, of course) being released in Japan this autumn. Stretching from September to December, there’s at least one must-have figurine coming out every month, so let’s count down the top ten figurines you simply must get your hands on in fall 2015!

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Japanese School Uniform Obsessed? What to Wear, Where to Buy

Post published:14/09/2015
Post category:Fashion

Along with the kimono, one of the most recognized outfits from Japan is the standard Japanese school uniform. Thanks to anime and manga, the traditional sailor styled uniform is synonymous with Japan and something that even people outside Japan want to wear themselves, either for cosplay or as a fashion-forward statement. Whether cosplayer or not, options are flourishing especially for women who want to buy a Japanese school girl outfit. The Internet has made it possible for anybody to indulge in their cute Japanese fashion obsession.

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Bootleg Figures Found Out! How to Avoid Fake Figures

Post published:10/09/2015
Post category:How to

After months of browsing the Internet, you finally hunt down that special (and rare) figurine that you’ve been tracking for months.But when you finally…

10 Japanese Skin Care Products That Are Healthy for your Skin & Wallet!

Post published:09/09/2015
Post category:Other

Many Japanese women have beautiful and youthful skin and are known to take great pride in their daily routines. This may seem like it would require a lot of time and money, but you do not actually have to spend a lot on high end cosmetics and skin care here; in Japan there is a huge range of products to help your skin without breaking the bank. Some of them can even be found in local stores, and at a very reasonable price!

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Poop Toys on Parade: 5 Japanese Poop Products Picked Apart!

Post published:04/09/2015
Post category:Japanese Culture

When visiting Japan, your friends back home will always want you to bring back a weird gift for them. It’s a natural reasoning, as Japan is truly home to the weird. Whilst gashapon are often a good idea for pure wonkiness, there’s another trend in Japan that might be even weirder. Brace yourself: It’s all to do with poop.

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Japanese Incense Evolution: Traditional Scents & Trendy Twists

Post published:25/08/2015
Post category:Japanese Culture

Incense burning in Japan is not just a way to relax and freshen the air; it is also one of the oldest traditional Japanese arts. Japanese incense is made with high quality natural ingredients such as herbs, spices, resins, and aromatic woods. Historically, it has been used in Buddhist rituals to purify a sacred space or make a spiritual offering. Incense appreciation (Kodo) even developed into an art form like that of tea ceremony or flower arranging in the Heian Period. Today seen mostly in the form of Japanese incense sticks, incense is another example of Japan’s success in creating traditional-meets-modern culture: Time-honored production are still used, but innovative scents and stylish displays bring incense into the modern day.

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Japanese Washi Tape Crafts: Turn the Ordinary into the Oh-so-Kawaii!

Post published:07/08/2015
Post category:Japanese Culture

If you’re into arts and crafts, then you’ve probably heard of washi tape, the decorative masking tape from Japan that’s made of paper yet surprisingly sturdy. Washi tape comes in an endless variety of cute patterns and colors. It’s as strong as masking tape but doesn’t leave behind any traces of adhesive when removed, so it’s gentle enough to use on photos—in short, washi tape is every crafter’s dream.

In case you have yet to experience the wonders of washi tape or are looking for ways to up your washi tape game, here are a few fun and easy ideas. All you need is some washi tape and a craft knife or some fine point scissors to get started.

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Tsum Tsum Disney Japan: Plushies and Beyond

Post published:06/08/2015
Post category:Japanese Culture

Tsum Tsum Disney Japan has taken the country by storm. Originally just a game for the LINE social network where players stack cute versions of Disney characters, the brand soon grew. Disney Store Japan began selling Tsum Tsum plushies and short animations of the characters began airing on Japanese TV. The phone game is also available to play in Japanese game arcades on full size machines! Tsum Tsum has become a sensation in Japan, with Japanese Tsum Tsum merchandise eclipsing the American versions.

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