Unlike some Western cultures that use central heat to keep the home comfortable during winter months, many parts of Japan rely on alternative methods for staying warm. From traditional Japanese winter clothes to space-age blankets, here are 10 must-own products that will keep you warm on the coldest night, plus one that will make you very, very “cool.”
If your New Year’s resolution is to expand your figure collection, then you’ve come to the right place! This shopping list not only represents some of best anime figures of the winter season, but also foreshadows a year of long-awaited anime franchises returning in 2017. From One-Punch Man to Fate/Stay Night, check out our top picks for winter 2016/2017!
Women in Japan take beauty and skin care very seriously, carefully attending to their bodies by using quality products along with a thorough skin care regimen; and Panasonic—Japan’s leader in innovative beauty technology—understands this desire for radiantly healthy skin, teeth, and hair, creating state-of-the-art gadgets from electronic toothbrushes and body shavers to luxury items like facial steamers and massagers. While many of Panasonic’s products are available worldwide, some are designed for and exclusively marketed to Japanese consumers. Below are nine hard-to-find Japanese Panasonic Beauty Products that will take your beauty regimen to the next level!
Despite the Empire’s best efforts, a force much greater than the Dark Side is still spreading throughout the galaxy: The joy of being a Star Wars fan!
While The Force Awakens propelled our favorite space saga into exciting new directions, it looks like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is seeking to become a darker form of OT nostalgia, taking us back to the Rebellion’s ragtag beginnings. And in anticipation of the theatrical release of Rogue One, FROM JAPAN has put together a list of amazing Japanese Star Wars merchandise that is guaranteed to throw you into hyperdrive!
‘Tis the season to collect Christmas anime figures! No matter how you celebrate the “most wonderful time of the year,” be sure to gift wrap one of these 2016 figure releases as a present for a friend—or even better, yourself!
For over three decades, Casio’s G-Shock watch line has maintained its place as one of the world’s leading brands of durable watches. Considered by many to be the “ultimate tough watch,” the G-Shock is designed to weather all your adventures: it’s water resistant, shock resistant, and self-adjusting, with several models running completely on solar power. But beyond functionality, G-Shock refuses to take a backseat to fashion by combining its cutting-edge technology with the latest cultural trends and collaborations—including many of the anime classics otaku know and love. Keep reading to see what limited edition G-Shock anime collaborations you’ve been missing out on and how you can get one on your wrist straight from Japan!