The winter season has hit Japan, which means…it’s time to bring out all the heating products! Japanese homes and buildings get rather cold (no central heating here). But that doesn’t mean the Japanese are freezing! No, the Japanese definitely know how to ...

What is Oshikatsu?  Oshi (推し) – means the person or thing you wish to support

Katsu (活) – means activity (as seen on our blog about Nuikatsu!)

An Oshi can be a real person, like an idol, actor/actress, or athlete, or a character from an anime, manga, or v...

Have you ever heard of DAISO? It’s Japan’s famous 100-yen store, where you’ll find yourself saying, “Wait, this is only 100 JPY?!” over and over again. From household goods and stationery to kitchen tools, cleaning items, snacks, and even cosmetics—DAISO has everything you could ev...

Fall is one of the most aesthetically recognizable seasons out there. The leaves turn striking shades of burnt orange and vermillion, the fragrant smell of cinnamon wafts in the air, and pumpkins litter every open surface in sight. It’s a magical time of year for many of us. Not to men...