Products
9 Best Japanese Skincare Brands Locals Actually Use
Decoding the Japanese skincare staples locals swear by
Morning-After Pill Made Available in Drug Stores In Japan
A major shift for reproductive rights
Japan Drugstore Guide: Acne Care and Pimple Patches
Practical treatments for breakouts found at drugstores across Japan
Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze
From nostalgic miniatures to working gadgets, these are the gachapon lighting up social media right now
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026
Our J-beauty and K-beauty picks from Japanese drugstores
Japan Drugstore Guide: Blister Care and Podiatry Clinics in Tokyo
The best blister care, foot support and podiatry clinics in Japan
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Eye Drops in Japan for Dry Eyes and Contacts
Top brands recommended by pharmacists in Japan
Best Futons in Japan: Top Picks From Real Reviews
The right futon for your space and sleep
Shopping Sustainably in Tokyo
The Japan-based brands encouraging us to take care of our environment
Fresh, Affordable Beauty at StrawberryNet
Discounts on over 30,000 beauty products from the world’s top brands
Japan 2019: Island Landscape in Japan
Metropolis announces a beautiful and compact diary
June Lifestyle & Beauty
Elegant diamond jewelry, a luxurious spa and pole dancing in our monthly update
Life Line Lunch Box
Enhancing Safety in Kiroro’s Backcountry.
Starbucks Sakura Shortage
Blossoms and coffee are ephemeral
Shinjuku area map from Park Hyatt Tokyo
Award winning illustrator Hiroshi Watatani and Park Hyatt Tokyo present their new attractive and easy to use Shinjuku area map for tourists
S K A N D I N A V I S K
Tapping into the rich tradition of Scandinavian candles
BMW’s Driver Electric
The car manufacturer’s i3 REx embraces the eco-friendly future
Serious Stocking Stuffers
Robot companions, wafu candles, 3-D printer/scanners and more!
Kaiten Suitcase
Sushi’s your bag, baby!
Backside Cover
Unfold your seat on command
Tea for (making) Tots
Organic tea makes pregnancy that much easier
Makeup Eraser
Four steps in one bottle
Visual-Kei Vitality
J-rock star launches cosmetic line