New Products From Japan
Converse Japan’s All Star Jogger Hi is the Perfect Chuck Taylor for Fall
Converse Japan is known for its unique designs that push the boundaries of what is expected from the iconic company. The latest example is its reimagining of the classic Chuck Taylor high-top sneaker as a sleek and functional sneakerboot. In this version,...
Medicom Toy BE@RBRICK “Elmo Costume”
Japanese toy maker Medicom Toy has released an adorable new version of its popular Be@rbrick figure, this time in collaboration with Sesame Street. Everyone’s favorite, happy red character Elmo has been reimagined in the Be@rbrick shape, but with his...
Bearbrick x Jam Homemade Second Capsule Collection
In early 2018, Japanese accessory brand Jam Homemade released a capsule collection with toy maker Bearbrick, and now there’s a second round that’s sure to be just as popular as the first. The collection centers around a metallic Bearbrick figure that’s...
Japanese Company Modernizes Setta Sandals with Sneaker Sole
Setta sandals first appeared in Japan in the 16th century, originally worn primarily by masters and practitioners of tea ceremony. Their straw footbed and leather sole made them both comfortable and practical. Now, a Japanese company has modernized the...
Ichiro and Oakley Release Final Collaboration Sunglasses
The relationship between former Major League Baseball player Ichiro Suzuki and Oakley is one that began over two decades ago. After numerous successful collaborations over the years, the two have teamed up one last time on a pair of limited-edition...
Doublet Compresses Fashion with Humor
Doublet, the Japanese brand that won the 2018 LVMH Prize, is known for pushing the boundaries of what is considered fashion. While always innovating and experimenting with new techniques and technologies, it never ceases to inject a healthy dose of humor...
Beams Turns Levi’s Inside Out
In an exclusive collaboration with Levi’s, Japanese retailer Beams has created a series of garments with an inside-out look. Jeans, shirts, jackets, and even a kimono use Levi’s denim, but with the back of the fabric facing outward. The darker face of the...
Get a Surgery-Free Facelift with Yaman’s Medi Lift Mask
Japanese manufacturer Yaman is known for its unconventional but very popular beauty-related devices, and its latest gadget is the latest in a long line of such products. The Medi Lift mask may look like something Hannibal Lecter might wear, but in fact it...
Jun Takahashi, Tetsu Nishiyama and Nigo Design Star Wars T-shirts for UT
Uniqlo has launched a new project called Master of Graphics, and for its first capsule collection it has tapped Japanese design titans Jun Takahashi (founder and designer of Undercover), Tetsu Nishiyama (director of brands such as WTAPS and Descendant),...
New Machine Allows You to Print a New Design on Your Nails Every Day
Nail art has long had a big following in Japan, with many woman spending hours in the salon every month to get the latest, cutest designs painted on their fingertips. But now a new machine by Koizumi significantly reduces the time it takes to get a new...
Wasabi Flavored Rice Crackers Make a Delicious Spicy Snack
Kameda is the most popular maker of small, seed-shaped spiced rice crackers in Japan. This iconic snack food is usually paired with peanuts and is often available in different flavors, including some limited-edition ones. But one of the standard flavors is...
Japan-Exclusive Diesel Bags for Spring, Featuring Amiaya
The cherry blossoms are in bloom and the office workers are wearing their beige trench coats, which means one thing in Japan: spring has arrived! Here you can create the content that will be used within the module. To complement your new season wardrobe,...
