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sábado, 29 de febrero de 2020
Japan now has drinkable gamer fuel gelatin, so let’s see if it can power us up【Taste test】
Harajuku Idol in Black & Red Street Style w/ Fangs, Plaid Dress, Rocking Horse Shoes, Giant Heart Bag & Quirky Accessories
Rokurokuroku is a Japanese idol – a member of the group Last In My Cult – who we often see around the streets of Harajuku.
In addition to her fangs, Rokurokuroku is wearing an Anna Sui jacket over a plaid bow dress, a handmade beret, a giant heart bag from Sinz Harajuku, and Vivienne Westwood rocking horse shoes. Accessories include rings from Goregro, a Vivienne Westwood necklace and Vivienne Westwood socks, and a bow with hands brooch.
Vivienne Westwood is Rokurokuroku’s favorite fashion designer and she likes the music of her own group, Last In My Cult. Follow her on Instagram or Twitter for more of her fashion and music.
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tokyoJapanese graphic designer finds his wife’s old notebook doodles, wows the Internet with their quality
viernes, 28 de febrero de 2020
We visit the “Naples of Japan”, a secret destination tourists don’t know about yet
Could Coronavirus be helping prevent the spread of influenza? Japanese Twitter speculates
Japanese Gothic Lolita Street Style w/ MR Corset Top, Sheglit Vest, Na+H, Bloody Rose & Amber Snow
Sana Seine is a well known personality in the Tokyo gothic scene. We were happy to run into her on the street in Harajuku.
Sana’s gothic lolita look includes a headpiece by Amber Snow, a Sheglit corset vest, MR Corset blouse, Na+H skirt, Bloody Rose tights, and Na+H lace up boots.
Her favorite brands include MR Corset, Triple Fortune, and Nath and she likes the music of 1MYB. Follow Sana on Instagram or Twitter for more of her gothic fashion.
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tokyoJapanese company invents a way to let us “drink” potato chips
Perfume fans insult Perfume by being angry at celebrity who didn’t really insult Perfume
Weird Japanese vending machine find: Roasted potatoes in both hot and cold varieties
Australian politician calls for immediate review of all anime due to depictions of “child abuse”
jueves, 27 de febrero de 2020
Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea will close for two weeks because of coronavirus fear
Pokémon of the Year results announced, and Pikachu wasn’t even close to winning【Video】
Our cat-loving reporter decided that this year, for Japan’s Cat Day, she’d become a jellicle cat
Japanese artist creates adorable short anime in honour of Pokémon Day
Modern Hollywood movies get a ‘70s/’80s Japan makeover with awesome retro film posters【Pics】
Flower Crown, Colorful Faux Fur Coat & Orange Sock Boots in Harajuku Japan
Shelly’s colorful faux fur coat and pretty flower crown caught our eye on the street in Harajuku.
Her look features the oversized faux fur coat over a satin romper, a handmade flower crown, pink Opening Ceremony tote bag, and orange sock boots.
Follow Shelly on Instagram or check out her website for more on her flower filled life.
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tokyoJapanese public intoxication on parade in new line of capsule toys
Oldest ryokan at Japanese onsen resort goes bankrupt due to coronavirus
Sakura isn’t cherry?!? Starbucks Japan release the Sakura Cherry Frappuccino, and we try it
Japanese PM asks schools around Japan to close as coronavirus cases rise
Anime Japan, Tokyo’s biggest anime industry convention, cancelled due to coronavirus fears
miércoles, 26 de febrero de 2020
Inventor of the Konami Code Kazuhisa Hashimoto dies at 61
IOC member says decisions on Tokyo Olympics must be made by late May due to coronavirus fears
Monster girl brothel anime finally makes a friend as it finds new broadcast partner in Japan
Japanese woman’s heartwarming train encounter reminds us all not to judge too quickly
“Single women only” say rules for anime voice actress auditions for new Love Live! series
Fisherman attacked by wild boar jumping out of the ocean, defeats it with bare hands
Avant-garde Tokyo Street Fashion w/ Hair Falls, Neuron Nailz, Cropped Jacket, Box Bag & Flame Print Booties
Standing out on the streets of Tokyo in her red-and-black ensemble is Maiko, the Japanese nail artist and owner of Neuron Nailz Tokyo.
Sporting a partially-shaved hairstyle with multiple braided tails (or hair falls) and striking red eye makeup, Maiko stepped out in a black bandage dress with a floral embroidery detail, which she styled with a red cropped bomber jacket with zippered pocket sleeves and contrasting black trims. Red-and-black knee-high striped socks, black lace-up booties with flame print heels, a black leather crossbody bag, and a silver box handbag completed her ensemble. Multiple black ear studs and a red leather choker are the finishing touches to her striking style.
Check out Maiko on Instagram.
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Tokyo Street StyleIdol group will fine fans who come to event without masks, but many don’t buy coronavirus excuse
“Drinkable soft serve ice cream” in bottles to go on sale in Japan
There’s a surprising potential risk that’s making more Japanese youth turn to dating apps
Street fight breaks out in Japan’s second-largest city between shoppers wanting to buy masks【Vid】
Ninja Castle in Tokyo has heartwarming message for foreign tourists in midst of coronavirus
martes, 25 de febrero de 2020
Burger King rubs salt in Japan’s overworked wounds with limited-edition Premium Friday Whopper
Crazy photo shows how Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station can be as confusing as a video game dungeon
Japanese YouTuber goes to Argentinian slum to make “impactful video”, gets robbed instead
Vending machines in Japan are now selling disposable diapers
Harajuku Street Style w/ Purple Hair, Chain Jewelry, Remake Denim Jacket, MCM Pants & Yosuke Platforms
Catching our eye on the Harajuku street with his striking purple hair and blue-themed outfit is Yuito, a 19-year-old Japanese student.
Yuito is dressed in a remake denim jacket with paint-splattered details, a cropped sleeve and silver safety pin sleeve embellishments. A black Shakaboo2 graphic print shirt over a white sweatshirt, wore blue MCM pants cinched with a leather grommet belt, and stepped into a pair of black platform lace-up shoes from Yosuke with floral embroidery. Chained silver hoop earrings, a silver chain necklace layered with a gold lock necklace, and silver knuckle rings are the finishing touches to his style.
Shakaboo2 (Shaka Bose) is one of Yuito’s fashion and music favorites, and he is active on Instagram.
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Tokyo Street StyleHedgehog Carry House from Japan lets you take your little pets with you wherever you go
Eat like a treacherous samurai! Kyoto restaurant recreates a real-life warlord’s favorite food
Japan has a cat real estate agency, where every apartment lets you and your kitty live together!
Dark ale made with crickets coming to Shibuya this March
lunes, 24 de febrero de 2020
It’s sakura bubble tea season at TP TEA stands across Japan!
Brain-breaking optical illusion from Japan is a lie within a lie, truly amazing【Video】
Japanese sesame oil brand heats up their PR with love drama starring hot, fragrant, oily boys
Nintendo brightens the life of a Game Boy-loving 95-year-old Japanese grandmother
Pink Kawaii Harajuku Style w/ “Power Babe” Sweatshirt, “Baby Girl” Bag, Spiral Harajuku Rings, Loose Socks & Yosuke Platforms
Rinta is a 19-year-old Japanese model who we met on the street in Harajuku.
Rinta’s kawaii pink street style features a crimped hairstyle, an H&M “Emotionally Unavailable Power Babe” sweatshirt with shorts from F21, rings and accessories from Kinji and Spiral Harajuku (a My Little Pony ring), a WEGO “Baby Girl” handbag, and Yosuke USA platform sneakers.
Rinta’s favorite fashion brand is Candy Stripper and her favorite music is by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Tempura Kidz. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter for more of her kawaii styles.
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tokyoJapanese photographer captures the beauty of Kyoto in the snow 【Photos】
Disney knows what yokai are, teaches Japanese vocabulary word to Donald Duck【Video】
Love Live! character with controversial skirt to continue as orange spokesperson, petitioner says
domingo, 23 de febrero de 2020
Studio Ghibli Museum closes due to coronavirus fears
Could this be the secret to get Americans to actually like natto (Japanese fermented soy beans)?
460-year-old human sacrifice victim chimes in on Love Live! controversy
Pikachu now has an afro of cherry blossoms, and you can eat it【Photos】
Shaved Head Harajuku Girl in Zip Front Jeans, Denim Jacket & Over-The-Knee Sock Boots
Ito is a 19-year-old Japanese model from Osaka who we met on the street in Harajuku.
In addition to her cool shaved hairstyle, Ito is wearing a vintage Cross Fire denim jacket over a resale crop top, resale open front zip jeans, a clear belt, and over-the-knee sock boots from Bershka. She also has a nose ring.
She told us that her favorite place to shop is at vintage shops and that she likes hiphop music. Follow Ito on Twitter or Instagram for more of her street fashion.
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