No doubt that you will see many Japanese people wearing denim jeans. The global denim jeans industry was valued at over 62 billion USD in 2018 and is set to increase even more in the following decade. As with a sharp increases in the popularity of artisan denim jeans, especially Japanese denim jeans, the denim…
When it comes to beauty and cosmetics, leave it to the Japanese. The Japanese maintain flawlessly youthful and glowing skin, have their cheeks powdered like porcelain dolls, and eye makeup done with perfection. Somehow, the ladies never seem to age, and the gentlemen also aren’t far behind the ladies when it comes to anti-aging skincare…
What are Japanese Kokeshi Dolls? Traditional Japanese kokeshi dolls are handmade, carved wooden dolls. The kokeshi doll boom in Japan seems to have started around the beginning of the 19th century. However, some researches tell that the dolls were given out to visitors in the region even earlier. The dolls hail from the Tohoku region…
Japan is a pretty unique country for many reasons: samurais, temples, geishas, tea ceremonies, etc. Nonetheless, if we had to pick something for what the Japanese culture stands out, it could very well be the Anime industry. Not even in their best dreams Mangaka (漫画家) – manga artists like Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball), Masashi Kishimoto…
Many people around the world love Japanese candy and snacks. With everything from mochi to chips, Japan is snack lover’s dream regardless of whether you’re craving savory or sweet. But not everyone can take a trip to Japan to enjoy them. Furthermore, stores outside of Japan that sell Japanese snacks can be difficult to find.…