Poll-related things should be left to our friends over at WhatJapanThinks, but I couldn't help myself on this one. Uniqlo, a super-cheap clothing store chain, came out with this website, which is probably 80% about bras, … [Read more...]
As much as I want to be outrageously snarky in this post, I don’t think I can bring myself to do it. After all, social anxiety disorder is pretty serious stuff, especially in Japan, the birthplace of the hikikomori (引き籠もり … [Read more...]
Now that we're safely out of winter, it's time to lighten up! Put away your fuzzy scarves and down-filled jackets and opt instead for floaty fabrics and bright colors. Below are a list of some of the more popular styles … [Read more...]
It seems as though bushido, i.e. "the way of the warrior," is getting pretty popular amongst several (mostly otaku) groups in Japan. Not only are people speaking like Samurai - using Samurai grammar, vocabulary, etc., but … [Read more...]
In the first installment of this series, I covered the top trendy items in Japan from 1-5. This time, I'll be talking about items 6-10. Let's get started, shall we? 6) Leggings/Tights: It wasn't too long ago that I gave … [Read more...]
Lately, flipping through Japanese fashion magazines, I've noticed trend. It's a kind of Allison Reynolds (from The Breakfast Club) look; the combination of a simple, feminine dress and a more practical, sporty thigh-length … [Read more...]