4+ hour, 12+ min ago  (1436+ words) With the weather heating up, it's time to start switching our wardrobes for lighter clothes, and if you find that your T-shirt collection needs a spruce up, Studio Ghibli has exactly what you're looking for. " Made with 100-percent cotton and…...

2+ hour, 11+ min 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, 2+ 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…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (632+ words) Make your next journey delicious and Instgrammable. Packing for a trip can be a stressful experience, but now it's something you'll look forward to, thanks to a new series of travel pouches from Japanese company Pine Create. Cutely called "Tabi…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (357+ words) Sakura saku" literally means Sakura bloom" but it's also code for something else." Japanese often feels like a deeply poetic language, where even everyday expressions carry layers of imagery and cultural meaning. A beautiful example is the phrase sakura saku…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (214+ words) Perfect for the shinobi who wants to stay out of the sun and snack on sweets. Japanese clothing brand Sara's catalog includes a zip-up hoodie that's officially named the "Perfect Parka." The company also uses a second name they use…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (409+ words) New release contains exclusive My Neighbour Totoro products that can't be purchased anywhere else." Mother's Day gift shopping can be a stressful experience when you're looking to find the perfect present, but for fans of Studio Ghibli it's an experience…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (395+ words) Century-old lacquerware company, supplier to the royal family, turns its makie skills to a beloved Fire-type. As a series with a long history, huge cast of characters, and no aversion to merchandising, you can find all sorts of Pok'mon-themed plastic…...

1+ year, 1+ week ago  (356+ words) A quick way for Ghibli fans to give themselves a smile at least twice a day while commuting or traveling in Japan. Ghibli specialty shop Donguri Kyowakoku has restocked their supply of Color Reel Pass Cases, a set of four…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (216+ words) Now you can literally hug a Ghibli building." This beautiful product takes all the charming features of the Cake House and plumps it up with true-to-life detail. " The white plaster walls, for instance, wrap right around to the back of…...