On October 1 2019, the 10% consumption tax officially went into effect in Japan. Before the tax increase, the whole country witnessed massive consumption waves, in which people rushed to buy goods for storage, especially luxury items. On the last day of the old tax rate (September 30), shops and malls saw long lines queued up at checkout counters to save that 2%. What…

With more than 8 million tourists visiting Japan each year, many stereotypes have been created to explain Japanese culture to friends and family back home. However, there are almost always exceptions to these stereotypes, none more evident than those pertaining Japanese public transportation etiquette. Learn these 5 myths before your first trip to Japan so…

With more than 800 stores, Uniqlo is almost in every city of Japan. Even if you live in the suburb or the rural part of Japan, you will find one of their big stores not so far from your residence. It is the go-to destination to buy clothes for many Japanese which is not surprising…

A friend once told me she couldn’t grasp the idea of wanting to climb a mountain just to get down afterwards. But I say, you can only experience the best of nature if you search for it. It’s a reward only those who endures achieve. It’s like setting on an adventure to unravel treasures of…

Shopping in Japan is an incontestable pleasure and a marvelous experience. If one is looking for the last trend, for an astonishing numbers of choice and styles, from the most demanded brands with a highly qualified service, Japan, and especially Tokyo, should be a heaven for you. Here some of the reasons that explain how…

Let`s discuss about the difference between Japanese People, Koreans and Chinese People looking at their fashion style. Imagine you come to Japan, but have no idea what language people use, but just by looking at their outfit you figure out their country. There are also other ways to recognize them(you can read more here), but…

Good news for expectant mothers! UNIQLO Japan has recently launched their maternity clothing line which will help pregnant women feel comfortable in their clothes for nine months. The clothing comes in stretchy fabrics which will provide comfort and ease of movement. This new area of apparel is a response to the growing number of the…

It is almost impossible to walk down Tokyo’s summer festivals and not see Japanese people in their yukata, a traditional Japanese clothing for summer. Yukata is the more casual version of a kimono, made from cotton or synthetic fiber. It is made for all genders and ages. Not only is it perfect for personal wear…

How Crazy and Sexy Was Halloween 2016 in Japan? Find Out With These 13 Photos! Last time, we showed you how crazy and sexy Halloween 2016 in Japan was with 13 pictures. And since you seem to have liked it, we decided to make another Halloween article. There are far more crazy, interesting, and sexy…

If you are an average or above size in the West, you may find that the smaller Japanese sizes do not fit you. On average, a person in the UK is 2 inches taller than someone in Japan. Japan ranked at the 137th spot of heaviest countries in the world with an average weight of…