In Japan, spending hours at karaoke is a pastime that transcends generations. Whether you’re a high school student or mid-career office worker, chances are you’ve been invited out to sing with your colleagues at least once. While the concept of going to karaoke seems simple enough, its probably a good…
This cooling-heating mat for pets has a lot of pawtential. In Japan alone, a wide variety of inventions have been developed that aim to help us get through the sweltering heat. From umbrella parasols that have built-in fans to -3 degree cooling tissue wipes the list goes on and on.…
Summer in Japan is marked by the sounds of wind chimes, the sight of lush greenery, the taste of kakigori (shaved ice) and the strong scent of mosquito coil. Founded in Nara Prefecture in 1716, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten has proudly produced locally hand-made products to showcase domestically and abroad. While…