Culture
[Kimono Style] The Secrets in Shinjuku
What is your image of Shinjuku? Perhaps you think of all the tall skyscrapers or the up-market department […
Culture
What Do Japanese People Think About Tattoos?
Tattoos NG at gyms in Japan Last week, a friend of mine, a 22-year-old undergrad student at Kyoto University […
Economy & Tech
To Understand Japan’s Business Renaissance, Look Beyond Clichés, Says Santiago Iñiguez
When looking at big business in Japan, it can be difficult to extrapolate commonalities among their practices. But acc
Travel
INTERVIEW | Tadashi Yanai on Bringing Uniqlo’s Values to Milan’s Lifestyle
The first Italian flagship store of Uniqlo, Japan’s leading retailer, opened in Milan to great fanfare on September 13
Culture
The Kimono Will Survive: Sheila Cliffe Says It’s A ‘Complete, Fulfilling Fashion System’
Are you curious about the Japanese traditional dress known as kimono? After the recent media storm surrounding Kim Kar
Special Reports
Imperial Trivia: The Empress’s Tiara
The Emperor and Empress of Japan celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on June 9, just a month after acceding [&he
Blog
SHIBUYA FASHION WEEK 2018 Autumn: Young Designers’ Gateway to Success
(Photo Credit: Naoki) While Harajuku is more internationally known for its distinctive fashion styles, Shibuya is the
Blog
My Life As A Foreign Woman in Japan
Tampons came packaged in totally opaque, black plastic bags, which the attendants at the register put in your hands [&
Culture
Armani School Uniforms Spark Debate in Japan
Ask any Japanese which is the most expensive and sleek neighborhood in Japan, and the answer will most likely [&hellip
Economy & Tech
Breaking the Chains of Poverty Through Fashion and Fair Trade
More women are supporting developing countries through fashion. In these countries, poverty is often the backdrop to p