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Fashion & Beauty
Japan's influence on global fashion and beauty cannot be denied. In modern times we have come to associate Japanese fashion with being unique but also familiar and Japanese beauty or J-Beauty as certified in both quality and technology. Japanese fashion takes styles from long-standing European fashion houses, Americana and streetwear. Japanese fashion designers have managed to take it all, mix it up and spit it out as their own. Over the last 40 to 50 years Japan's visual culture and fashion designers have influenced and paved the way in combining fashion with art, ideology and integrity.
The Yokimono Japanese Xmas Market is Here!
There's no better way to get into the true spirit of the festive season than by joining us at Yokimono's Japanese Xmas Market! Hosted by Furuki Yo-Kimono at The FACTORY...
Read moreFrom Japan With Love: Japanese Gift Wrapping With Zusetsu
What’s the occasion, you might ask? It might be a surprise when you find out how prevalent gift-giving in Japan is. No, it need not be the holiday season or...
Read moreThe Rise & Fall of FRUiTS Mag and Harajuku Fashion
When we think back on the Japanese fashion subcultures of the 1990s, we are transported back to 1997, when youth culture flourished through the adoption of Harajuku Fashion and street...
Read moreFinally Getting in Shape: The Japanese Rule to a Healthy Diet
I’m no biohacker, but I have a profound interest in nutrition, food, and how we can optimize our health and well-being. So of course, I always read and watch a...
Read moreCrypto Japonisme: Cryptocurrencies Inspired by Japan
Cryptocurrency has been all the rave for the past year. Even the far corners of the world aren’t immune to its influence, sparking conversations over Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, and NFTs....
Read more10 Anime Streetwear Collections You Need to Check Out
Few things are constant in this world: change, scientific laws, and people wanting to wear clothing with their favorite characters on it! It’s the easiest way to show your love...
Read moreRanking The Top 5 Japanese Fashion Subcultures on TikTok
1. Kawaii culture 2. Anime Cosplayers 3. Gyaru and Ganguro 4. Nanchatte Seifuku 5. Kimono DanceOn TikTok, creativity reigns supreme! This makes it the ideal platform for unique subcultures to...
Read moreJapan’s Best Sneaker Collaborations
Japan’s a pretty big deal in streetwear as some of the most iconic designers and brands are coming straight out of Harajuku. Sneaker culture is undoubtedly a massive part of...
Read moreSneakers Unboxed: Women In Sneakers
Sneakers Unboxed: From Studio to Street is now open at the Design Museum in London, a brand new exhibition looking into the history and influence of major sneaker brands such...
Read moreWhy is Jay Japan so Unique?
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Read moreHarajuku streetwear and its world-exclusive sneakers
Hidden Harajuku Streetwear leaders The rise of sneaker culture Sneakers unboxed Design MuseumHarajuku streetwear has its heart in the irreverent, rule-breaking ethos that you can only expect to come from...
Read moreSneakers Unboxed: From Studio to Street
Sneakers Unboxed: From Studio to Street is now open at the Design Museum in London, a brand new exhibition exploring one of the most universal and influential fashion items of...
Read moreThe Japanese Kimono with Mikan Traditions
Where it all began Kimonos today Mikan: Keeping traditions alive Mikan bags Japanese Kimono Still ValuedThe word Kimono is a relatively new term, only being adopted in the 19th Century....
Read moreThe History of Japanese sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger
The History of Onitsuka Tiger Distribution from Nike’s Phil Knight Onitsuka Tiger’s MEXICO 66 sneaker Onitsuka Tiger forms Asics Nippon Made Series Onitsuka Tiger in Popular Culture Sneakers Unboxed: From...
Read moreTraditions of the Garment Industry with Studio Masachuka
Ever wonder how or where that trendy high street coat you've been showing off is made? Unfortunately, the evolution of the garment industry over the past 100 years often goes...
Read moreLondon’s Japanese Master Of Hair
British Influences Retro Inspiration Love for ArtJust off Boundary Street in Shoreditch, London, is a hidden gem known as Haco Hair. The front is trailed with plants, and inside it’s...
Read moreThe Japanese Guide to Self-Care
Bathing Ikigai Minimalistic spaces Wabi-Sabi: beauty in imperfections Taking joy in hobbies High quality skincare Shojin Ryori: Healthy eating Raijo Taiso: Consistent exercise ReikiWhile the term “self-care” is having a...
Read moreTop 25 Anime Face Masks
Face masks have seen an impact on global fashion trends as a result of Covid 19. Anime masks are now becoming an essential accessory for showcasing style while remaining virus-free...
Read moreJapanese Streetwear made easy with Tokyo Time
Tokyo Time: A Classic Look with Japanese Streetwear Designs Tokyo Time: A Global Partner Japanese Streetwear Collection Iconic Collaborations Embrace ChangeTokyo Time - a symbol of fashion forged on the...
Read moreWhy Japanese Denim is the Best in the World
The image of James Dean leaning against a wall in a white t-shirt, red jacket, and rolled-up jeans is iconic. Rebel Without A Cause’s “bad boy from a good family”...
Read moreFILA launch Neon Genesis Evangelion clothing range
Italian shoe and sportswear brand FILA has struck a cool collaboration with Radio Eva (apparel outlet of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise) - resulting in a fresh Neon Genesis Evangelion...
Read moreKumano: The City Creating The World’s Best Makeup Brushes
NARS Mie Kabuki Wayne Goss eyeshadow crease brush Rae Morris Ultimate Cheekbone brush Japonesque Fluff concealer brushFrom a tiny city south of Osaka, comes 200 years’ worth of tradition in...
Read moreThe Best of Japanese Clothing Brands
Comme des Garçons Issey Miyake Yohji Yamamoto Evisu Noir Kei Ninomiya Junya Watanabe Gelato Pique Cyclas Visvim PunyusWhile Japanese culture has inspired fashion for centuries, the country has carved out...
Read moreThe J-Beauty Products You Need To Know About
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil Koji Dolly Wink Brush Tip Liner Rohto Hada Labo Hyaluronic Acid Lotion Bioré Aqua Rich SPF Clé de Peau Concealer Fairydrops Scandal Queen Waterproof MascaraFor years...
Read moreThe Japanese Fashion Influencers You Should Be Following
Naomi Watanabe Reyla Lingling Coco Hamamatsu Amiaya Risa Nakamura Ayumi Seto Tina TamashiroJapan’s fashion is known world-over. It’s bright and colourful, with hints of goth and cartoon cultures. It has...
Read moreHYPER JAPAN 2018 Fashion: Kimonos, Calligraphy and Dreamy Bows
The stalls of this Winter’s Hyper Japan settled in with the intention of impressing people with the quirky matchlessness that is the Japanese culture and impress it did. Admiring the...
Read more4 Events We’re Excited for at HYPER JAPAN 2018
Hyper Japan is back to break through the winter chills with steaming ramen, live music, and soul-warming Japanese tea. In the build-up to London's largest Japanese convention, I've picked out...
Read moreAbandoning the Kimono
In the 21st century Britain, kimonos (of sorts) are commonplace on the high-street and a fashion favourite for many. But have you ever wondered about their history? When they first...
Read moreTokyo’s Newest and Hottest Kamikaze on Japanese Fashion
What happens when young Japanese women take styles from foreign countries and mix them with Harajuku Gyaru style? The Neo Gal. One of the Hottest & Newest fashion trends sweeping...
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