New Products From Japan
Takara Tomy Arts Has the Cure for Your Nostalgia
If you’re someone with a soft spot for retro electronics, Takara Tomy Arts has designed a series of miniature products that you’ll love. Taking cues from common household items in the 1970s and 80s, the company has released tiny versions that are...
New Device Creates Disinfectant from Tap Water
MTG, the Japanese beauty device company behind bestsellers including the ReFa and Sixpad series, has released a new machine that claims to create sterilizing disinfectant from nothing more than tap water in as little as one minute. Because it’s made from...
Starbucks Japan Collaborates with Undefeated
After previously working with a variety of designers and brands including Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment, Starbucks has teamed up with Los Angeles-based streetwear and sneaker store Undefeated. The two brands released a collection of stainless steel drink...
Stay Safe with an Exclusive Takashi Murakami Face Mask
Since the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping across the world earlier this year, many fashion companies used their production lines to make fun and stylish face masks. The available options of colors and designs are quite literally endless, but here are...
Bioprogramming Club Styling Devices Can Repair Damaged Hair
A Japanese science and technology company says it has come up with a way to make heat styling tools that not only don’t damage hair, but actually help to repair existing damage. Bioprogramming Club has a series of blow dryers, curling and straightening...
Lupicia’s 12th “Book of Tea” has a Japan Theme
Japanese tea brand Lupicia has been releasing a “Book of Tea” set for several years in a row, and this year it has a home-grown theme. The box set includes 30 different individually packaged tea bags, with traditional Japanese designs and scenery from...
Louis Vuitton Goes Bold with Rainbow Colors
As spring turns to summer, clothing colors often get bolder and brighter. This is true of a selection of items from Louis Vuitton’s current collection, which pairs classic black with rainbow hues. The series has sporty influences and includes items such as...
Kicks Lab Adidas Campus
Based in the heart of Harajuku, Kicks Lab is one of Tokyo’s premier sneaker destinations. Having collaborated with Adidas in the past, now they have released a new version of the classic Campus shoe. With a navy suede upper and black accents including the...
Show Your Love for Tokyo with Nike’s City T-Shirts
Whether Tokyo’s still on your bucket list or already ranks among your favorite cities in the world, Nike Japan has just the thing to tide you over until your next trip. A series of exclusive city t-shirts in two designs and a variety of colors of prints on...
Mickey & Minnie Get the Traditional Japanese Treatment
For Disney fans who also love Japanese aesthetics and traditional items, the Disney Store in Japan has released a series of uniquely beautiful tableware. Small plates, rice bowls, chopsticks and chopstick rests in white and blue show the two famous...
ZOZOTOWN BUY A T-SHIRT,HELP SAVE JAPANESE FASHION BRANDS
Zozotown, one of Japan’s largest online shopping platforms for clothing and accessories, has launched a campaign to support the local brands that sell their designs both on its website and in brick and mortar shops across the country. To raise funds to...
Pass the Time at Home with a Takashi Murakami Jigsaw Puzzle
As millions of people around the world are spending more time than usual at home these days, jigsaw puzzles have seen a resurgence as a great way for people of all ages to pass the time while challenging and calming themselves. Contemporary Japanese artist...
