11+ hour, 47+ min ago  (454+ words) No Face, Catbus and Totoro come to life as unique puppets for your feet." Studio Ghibli is world-famous for its creativity, which isn't just limited to its stable of animated movies, but its range of official merchandise as well. That…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (445+ words) Walk the streets of Kyoto like a modern geisha with this exclusive four-piece collection." Converse are widely known for being better quality in Japan, due to the fact that the brand is independently managed here by Japanese company Itochu rather…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (290+ words) Luckily, the shoes themselves will stay comfortably and cleanly on your feet thanks to a traditional fabric-making technique. Nara, Japan-based shoe company Yamatokobo specializes in traditionally crafted zori sandals for everyday life. Its newest pair of setta, a type of…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (445+ words) Wearable salutes to six iconic characters from the shonen ninja saga. There are a lot of anime/manga franchises that feature ninja, but part of what makes Naruto stand out from the rest is its eclectic costume design. Sure, you've…...

8+ mon, 3+ day ago  (549+ words) Provided both you and they can last that long. For years now, our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma has been scouring the pages of Amazon Japan in search of items that have been lambasted by customers. Whether it's menswear or magic wands,…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (409+ words) Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today. My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service feature in this new collection. Now that the days are finally getting cooler, Studio Ghibli is here to keep…...