Japanese Lifestyle, Fashion, Tech & Gadgets, Trends
The New Wave of J-Pop
TRENDS

By Bruce Rutledge

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 20:21
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Home Sweet Home : Reversible Destiny Lofts — Mitaka, Tokyo
ODD JAPAN

Reversible Destiny Lofts

Designed by Shusaku Arakawa + Madeline Gins, the apartment complex in the Tokyo suburb of Mitaka is like no other.

Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2010 17:15
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Cute little Robot “Goes to School”
TECH GADGETS

Nissan Eporo

GADGET Nissan EPORO Robot Car

Last Updated on Sunday, 06 December 2009 22:30
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Bento Box popularity
TRENDS

Kawaii Bento Boxes Book

Most people who enjoy Japanese food have heard of or maybe even ordered a bento box for lunch at restaurant. In Japan, a bento is also something you can make at home. Bento boxes typically consist of rice, meat and veggies. But lately many moms compete on the creativity of the bento boxes they send to school with their kids by arranging them into bunny rabbits, Hello Kitty and even video game characters.

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 November 2009 22:10
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Garconshinois
FASHION

Garconshinois Designer shin

Last Updated on Friday, 05 March 2010 17:09
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Product review: Zojirushi VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer
TECH GADGETS


Zojirushi VE Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer - the perfect Cup of Tea!

Last Updated on Sunday, 10 January 2010 15:30
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KINO
FASHION
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Last Updated on Sunday, 06 December 2009 22:29
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Goodbye Macho Man, Hello Herbivorous Boy
TRENDS
Skate boarder in Harajuku

Translated by Yuko Enomoto

Think of a Japanese male, and the image that comes to mind for many is a man who insists on being master of his home. However, today’s young Japanese men are starting to change that stereotype.

A phrase that has been in the news a lot lately in Japan is “Herbivorous Boy” (草食男子,soushokudanshi). It’s typically used to describe a man who is domestic, gentle and doesn’t get all pent up about finding the right woman or climbing the corporate ladder.

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 November 2009 22:00
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