Attempting to engage and increase readership, Japanese fashion magazine Koakuma Ageha asked readers what they wanted to see. It turns out that what everyone needed was a little trip down memory lane, and for the September 2017 issue they reprinted an old guide to wacky gyaru hairstyles from the Golden Age of Gal, presented for the … Continue reading Gyaru Hairstyles: Koakuma Ageha’s Blast from the Past
Time to check out some of my favorite Japanese fashion bloggers on Instagram. I appreciate a wide variety of styles, from mature sweet-kei to glamorous post-agejo, so I’m sure there’s something for everyone here. Get ready to up your fashion game – here are 8 of my top fave Japanese fashion bloggers and their Instagrams. Japanese … Continue reading Japanese Fashion Bloggers on Instagram
Wondering which Chinese dramas to watch next? Check out my recommendations of the year so far. The First Half of my Life | 我的前半生 This drama was well-received. The First Half of My Life is a new drama with around 45 episodes, all available for free on YouTube. Most if not all of them have English … Continue reading Top 4 – Best Chinese Dramas to Watch in 2017
Although it will still be hot in Japan in September, it’ll be time to start thinking about jackets and sweaters and refreshing your fall wardrobes. After you check out the Japanese fall fashion trend forecast, here are my magazine recommendations for the month – don’t worry if you’re overseas, Amazon Japan ships globally! Sweet ✔ The … Continue reading Japanese Fashion Magazines: September 2017
Read an excerpt from “Queens of Kabukicho: Reigning Over the Hostess Clubs of Shinjuku” by Mana S. Joy Vienna paced her apartment for an hour, waiting for the strange man to show up. With nothing to do and no one to distract her, she found herself dwelling on all sorts of silly anxieties, encouraging them, … Continue reading Excerpt from Queens of Kabukicho: Reigning Over the Hostess Clubs of Shinjuku
If you’ve ever thought the ubiquitous Sakura House was the cheapest long-term option for your stay in Tokyo, you’re dead wrong. The cheapest share houses and accommodations in the city are usually half the price. You just have to commit to a longer rental term. So before you book for your newest home at the … Continue reading 7 Cheapest Long-Term Share Houses and Apartments in Tokyo for Foreigners
Ojousama Jewel is a new diet supplement that came out in 2017 made by Rivaland. It’s more specifically a fasting supplement, known as “fasting support” in Japan. Rivaland’s main product is a beauty enzyme drink that’s also available on the English version of their website. However, the Ojousama Jewels and their other diet supplements are only … Continue reading Japanese Diet Supplements: Ojousama Jewel by Rivaland
Have you heard of the Magikarp taiyaki? Cool people may think taiyaki are old-fashioned – or so I learned while watching the anime “Orange”. But Kurikoan, a famous taiyaki maker, has revitalized the treat by shaping it into a Magikarp! It was originally only available in red bean paste (anko) filling, but now the custard … Continue reading Kurikoan and Japan’s Magikarp Taiyaki
Your guide to new styles and trends from the world of Japanese fashion, coming this fall. All photos are from the respective brands’ upcoming fall fashion collections. Japanese Fall Fashion Trends 2017 Check / Plaid “Check” (checkered) and plaid patterns are expected to be big. They can be either punky and casual or preppy and … Continue reading Japan Fashion Trends Autumn 2017
Indian Restaurant Bharati is in a pretty nice neighborhood near my old apartment. Of course, I never appreciated it at the time. I would just walk by it on the way home. I can’t remember the exact name of it, but west of Bharati is a fancy little street filled with upscale restaurants. All of them … Continue reading Vegetarian Curries at Indian Restaurant Bharati in Shibuya
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