Hanten Jacket<\/h3>\n
Note:<\/strong> Electric kotatsu tables are designed for use in Japan. Please purchase an appropriate electrical outlet adapter for the country of intended use. Important Note:<\/strong><\/span> Make sure you place the yutanpo far away from your body when sleeping. It\u2019s radiating warmth may feel wonderful touching your cold feet, but it\u2019s possible to end up with minor burns and blisters if it remains too close to your body while you sleep. When used in Japan, the yutanpo is safely placed at the very bottom of the futon, away from the feet, to prevent potential injury.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Electric yutanpo heaters are designed for use in Japan. Please purchase an appropriate electrical outlet adapter for the country of intended use. For more Thanko USB gadgets to keep you warm, check out our article \u201c10 Cool Japanese Gadgets That Redefine Your USB<\/strong><\/a>.\u201d Note:<\/strong> Electric sake warmers are designed for use in Japan. Please purchase an appropriate electrical outlet adapter for the country of intended use. It\u2019s never too late or too early to begin bundling up for the winter chills. From traditional to state of the art, Japan has all the winter wear and heating technology you need to enjoy this time of the year to its fullest, and you don\u2019t have to travel there to get your hands on it! Shop FROM JAPAN to have these cozy comforts<\/strong><\/a> and more delivered straight to your door.![\"Hanten](\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Hanten-Coat.jpg\")
\nFirst introduced in the 18th century, the Japanese hanten<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is a wide-sleeved, insulated jacket\u2014ideal winter wear for both the indoors and outdoors. Though similar in appearance to a kimono, the hanten\u2019s shorter length makes it less cumbersome, but no less stylish. Traditional hanten commonly displayed family crests, and contemporary fashions honor this detail by including decorative patterns, kanji, and symbols.
\n<\/p>\nHaramaki Belly Warmer<\/h3>\n
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\nOriginally, the haramaki<\/em> served as an important piece of samurai armor. Today, the haramaki belly warmer<\/strong><\/a> is a symbol of both fashion and health. Wearing a haramaki is said to be linked to many physical benefits\u2014relief from cramps, enhanced digestion, and improved circulation, to name a few\u2014and is perhaps one of the most natural ways to care for your health during colder seasons. Best of all, the haramaki is safe enough for anyone to wear\u2014even pregnant women and infants<\/strong><\/a>.
\n<\/p>\nFuwa Fuwa Socks<\/h3>\n
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\nPerfect for lazing around at home, fuwa fuwa<\/em> socks<\/strong><\/a> are soft as feathers and ideal alternatives to slippers. The secret behind fuwa fuwa socks\u2019 kawaii<\/em> comfort is the plush, polyester yarn that wraps around your feet to provide fuzzy warmth. Spandex allows the socks to fit any foot, and cute character mascots and pastel colors add the perfect touch of playfulness.
\n<\/p>\nG-Shock GLS-100<\/h3>\n
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\nJapan\u2019s world-famous \u201cultimate tough watch\u201d brand, G-Shock, features a special model which is ideal for frigid weather, and perfect for those who enjoy extreme winter sports. The G-Shock GLS-100 watch<\/strong><\/a> can tolerate temperatures as low as -20\u00b0C\/-4\u00b0F, 200 meters of water pressure, and the most jarring of shocks. When night falls, the Auto Super Illuminator LED Backlight senses your wrist angle and automatically turns on when you need to check the time. The GLS-100 might not keep you warm, but it will<\/em> keep you \u201ccool\u201d and fashionable during your next winter expedition.
\n<\/p>\nJapanese Heaters: From Traditional to Space Age<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Kotatsu Table Heater<\/h3>\n
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\nThe kotatsu <\/em>table heater<\/strong><\/a> is one of Japan\u2019s oldest and most famous methods for staying warm during winter. It consists of a short table with a built-in heater and a blanket draped between the legs and tabletop. Wearing a traditional Japanese hanten while warming up under the kotatsu allows toasty air to travel from the hem to the neck, keeping you comfortable above and below the blanket. Once you experience the gentle heat of a kotatsu, you may never want to crawl into bed.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nYutanpo<\/h3>\n
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\nThere\u2019s something soothing about the wind howling outside your bedroom window as your drift to sleep, but cold weather can just as often keep you awake and shivering at night if there\u2019s a draft. The yutanpo<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2014a traditional hot water bottle heater\u2014is Japan\u2019s centuries-old solution to the bedtime chills. Simply boil water, fill the yutanpo container, and place it between your mattress and bedsheets while you snooze. Modern yutanpo also come in electronic versions that emit heat after a few minutes of charging.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nThanko USB Slippers<\/h3>\n
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\nIf there\u2019s a company that capitalizes on Japan\u2019s reputation for bewilderingly unusual\u2014but super convenient\u2014gadgets, it\u2019s Thanko. With Thanko\u2019s unique USB slippers<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ll never need to layer on socks again. Just plug the fuzzy slippers into your laptop\u2019s USB port and relax! Adjust the heat to fit your comfort zone, then set a timer just in case you get cozy enough to fall asleep.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nPechika Eco Foot Regulator<\/h3>\n
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\nEspecially popular among Japanese women, the Pechika Eco Foot Regulator<\/strong><\/a> is an environmentally friendly and affordable alternative if you want to warm your feet but don\u2019t have a USB port. This paw-shaped slipper cushion is embedded with innovative bead technology that keeps your toes toasty, cute, and comfortable throughout the winter months.
\n<\/p>\nJapanese Spaceket (Space Blanket)<\/h3>\n
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\nThese certified designer space blankets, utilizing technology developed by NASA, are more colorful and fashionable than the ones used in the space program! Spaceket blankets<\/strong><\/a> are crafted from heat-reflective material, meaning they trap heat against your skin and keep it from escaping. They\u2019re also easy to roll, store, and carry on the go, and especially ideal for keeping your lower body warm while enjoying a sedentary hobby.
\n<\/p>\nJapanese Winter Kitchenware<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Donabe Clay Pot<\/h3>\n
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\nPerhaps Japan\u2019s most popular winter dish, nabe<\/em> encompasses a variety of stews, soups, and hotpots, and is traditionally prepared in a donabe<\/em> clay pot<\/strong><\/a>. Simple and versatile, the donabe is quickly becoming popular in the West for its ability to uniformly distribute and hold heat even off the stovetop, keeping food warm and hearty after the meal is served. Preparing a nutritious dinner can be as simple as throwing some washoku<\/em> ingredients<\/strong><\/a> into the donabe, like dashi and dried shiitake mushrooms, along with vegetables, seafood, tofu, and water, and then letting everything simmer into a delicious one-pot dish.
\n<\/p>\nElectric Sake Warmer<\/h3>\n
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\nSake is a popular wintertime drink and one of few alcoholic beverages that is equally as refreshing hot as it is cold. Unfortunately, warm sake cools quickly, meaning it must be consumed soon after it is heated. Electric sake warmers<\/strong><\/a> do away with the need to constantly reheat your drink, allowing you to savor it at your own pace.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nWhere to Buy Japanese Winter Clothes and More<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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