Have you ever heard of the botanical lifestyle brand BOTANIST (ボタニスト)? They are becoming increasingly popular for their merchandise lineup, beginning with their shampoos and conditioners. BOTANIST is a brand that is based on creating a lifestyle that lasts from the early hours of the morning to the moment you go to sleep, that has…
In a certain fandom, shipping can never be avoided. Shipping, derived from the word “relationship,” is the “desire by fans for two or more people either real-life or fictional characters to be in a relationship be it in a romantic or in a friendly way.” Fans tend to ship a certain pairing. OTP or One…
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, One OK Rock, Miyavi, AKB48 and Akanishi Jin. You’ve probably heard of these Japanese artists names once or twice in your life as their popularity is not only restricted to Japan but outside the country reaching quite the number of fans from all over the world. There are many more Japanese singers…
Non-aficionados maybe not be familiar with the burger scene but scouting good legit burgers is a highly acclaimed skill especially in Japan, where “hamburg steaks” may throw you off the scent. Hamburg steaks are very popular in Japan but do not be fooled, they are arabiki 粗びき meat patties, or a mixture of coarse ground…