It wasn’t too long ago that Tokyo was considered the most expensive city in the world. Not to mention that Japan as a whole was very expensive as well. Even today, that (mis)conception is still quite prevalent. The … [Read more...]
I don't remember my first encounter with Hello Kitty. I have memories of being aware of her existence sometime in the late nineties, but there was no memorable first meeting. For me, Kitty-chan was neither here nor there. … [Read more...]
Lots of people outside of Japan want to get their hands on Japanese music. Whether it's Japanese learners who just want more passive learning materials, or just people who love Japanese music, it’s in high demand across … [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...]
We're halfway through Black Friday (the American tribute to consumerism) by now, so I thought I'd share with you the top trendy, must-have items that debuted in Japan this year. 1) The Mega Mac: A recurring menu item, … [Read more...]