Fashion Legend Kenzo Dives into Interior Design
He could be sipping cocktails in his silk slippers yet fashion legend Kenzo is back at the age of 80.
Category: Japan
Musicians Mimic Ghosn Escape by Squeezing Into Instrument Cases
Yamaha has warned musicians in Japan against stuffing themselves into their instrument cases to mimic the escape technique allegedly used by fugitive ex-tycoon Carlos Ghosn.
The Okinawa Purple Potato May be the Key to Living to 100
Ah, sweet potatoes. – one of the yummiest and most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. While the Okinawan purple sweet potato is harder to find and more expensive than its other counterparts, it’s something you should try at least once in your life.
Japanese Billionaire Seeks Girlfriend for Moon Voyage on SpaceX
A Japanese billionaire has launched an online wanted ad for a girlfriend who will fly around the Moon with him on a SpaceX rocket.
Cure Aqua Gel: Japan’s Number One Exfoliator
The award-winning exfoliator skincare has changed lives around the world, letting people achieve their ultimate skin goals
Top Streetwear Brands in Asia You Should Cop in 2020
Gone are the days when high fashion only meant Haute couture from Europe. Asia’s Streetwear has infiltrated the luxury fashion scene and is here to stay, check out these cult-status brands.
Rare Bluefin Tuna Fetches $1.8 Million at Tokyo’s Auction
A celebrated Japanese sushi businessman, nicknamed “Tuna King”, paid $1.8 million for a giant tuna at New Year’s auction at Tokyo’s main fish market on Sunday.
Ghosn Stunning Escape Sparks Outrage Over Japan’s Bail System
Carlos Ghosn’s stunning flight while on bail awaiting trial has vindicated prosecutors who said he should have been kept in custody, and sparked calls to toughen Japan’s justice system that critics say is already overly harsh.
Sustainable Agriculture: Vertical Farming Takes Off in Aging Japan
The nondescript building on an industrial site near Kyoto gives little hint to the productivity inside: 30,000 heads of lettuce grow here daily, under artificial light and with barely any human intervention.
The Last Days of James Dean: Photobook Crowdfunding Campaign
Even more than six decades after his death, no Hollywood actor can still rival the appeal of Rebel Without a Cause star James Dean. Get to know the crowdfunding campaign that aims to show his fans never before seen photos from the last days of his life.
Journalist Wins High-Profile Rape Case in Japan
A Tokyo court Wednesday awarded 3.3 million yen ($30,000) in damages to journalist Shiori Ito, who accused a former TV reporter of rape in one of the most high-profile cases of the #MeToo movement in Japan.
Facts About Sumo and the Tough Path for a Foreign Wrestler in Japan
The quintessentially Japanese sport of sumo stops the country during the six big tournaments per year, with millions glued to the live action on TV.
The Evolution of Ice Cream in Asia
Ice cream has had a long and fulfilling journey in Asia from its origin story to its present-day impact, surpassing nations in the West.
Paris Ballet’s Foreign Dancers Achieving the ‘Impossible Dream’
Watching YouTube as a child in Australia, the idea of one day joining the ranks of the hallowed Paris Opera Ballet seemed nothing short of an impossible dream.
Japanese Scientists Launch First Human Trial Vaccine Against Ebola Virus
Japanese scientists will begin the country’s first human trial for a new vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus this month, they said Friday.
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Made in Japan: Shiseido Refocus on Prestige Status
On wasteland once used for earthquake drills in the small town of Otawara north of Tokyo, Japanese giant Shiseido has built its first domestic factory in 36 years, hoping to capitalise on a boom for "Made in Japan" cosmetics.
