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In Japan, we have a culture of taking baths over showers. Baths are not only for cleaning ourselves, but also for having a relaxing time by yourself or even with family members! To soak in a tub of hot water, forgetting about one's troubles at the end of the day...isn't that soothing? To make bath time even more comfortable, there are Japanese bath salts you can use! There are various bath salts to suit one's needs. They come in many fragrances and colors. Some use oil

For products, scroll down to the bottom ↓ POKEMON, or Pocket Monsters written out, is a franchise centered around fictional creatures that often root or are inspired by Japanese folklore, which is filled with specters, demons, ghosts and other mystical beings of old. Since its launch in the mid-90's, Pokemon rapidly spread out and has firmly established itself as a top media franchise, representing an unprec

Any pirate worthy of becoming the ruler of the seas ought to have a bounty over their head for some decent reputation. Our favorite members of the Straw Hat Pirates, as well as other characters from the beloved manga-anime series "One Piece" have their own "WANTED" posters, and they come in the shape of miniature puzzles! Each miniature puzzle set contains 150 puzzle pieces. Upon completion, you have an admirable "WANTED" poster that you can hang in your room as awesome, pirate decor. You

Japanese make up, cosmetics, and fashion has its own set of ideals. One key point of Japanese make up application is to increase the size of one's eyes. In Japan, having a pair of large eyes with double eyelids gives off a beautiful, radiant appearance. That is why there are tons of beauty products out there that aid to increase the size of one's eyes. There are many ways you can achieve larger eyes by using cosmetics. Some people draw deep, black lines using eyeliner to trace the eyes and b

MUJI (Mujirushi, 無印良品) is a Japanese company that revolves around the idea of a "no brand" concept and utmost simplicity. Through their natural, soft, and aesthetic products, they've captured the hearts of many around the world. Each product is carefully made through a process that is both good for the environment and also ensuring of good quality. With fresh and clean ideas come items that will make our lives better. One of their well known products is their cut cotton facial pa

For products, scroll down to the bottom  ↓ It’s about time we dedicate an article to the hugely popular hobby of GUNPLA ( ガンプラ Ganpura) , which has been around for decades with a devoted and growing fan community in its homeland as well as abroad. Gunpla is the abbreviation (oh how Japanese like to abbreviate things!) of the words GUNDAM + PLASTIC MODEL and the products are manufactured by the renowned Japane

Calling out to Nintendo players! Are you prepared to blast off to PNF-404 and help Olimar fix S.S. Dolphin to get back to Hocotate? Today we'd like to spread the word on Pikmin goods you can get here, at J-Subculture! If you're someone from the GameCube era, then you probably know about the game Pikmin. Even if you don't, you must have seen Olimar and his little plant friends here and there on the Nintendo Wii or 3DS. The Pikmin series offer a three-dimensional, real ti

Have you ever heard of the character, Domo? Domo is a famous character in Japan. He's a monster who constantly has his mouth open. There's no need to fear him though, because he's actually sweet and cuddly despite his looks. Domo or Domo-kun is the official mascot character of NHK, which is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. His name is a Japanese pun from the word どうも (doumo). Domo means "hello there," which depicts Domo's kind and friendly nature. Like other Japanese c

A popular must-do for Japanese-styled makeup is putting on false eyelashes. Japanese people tend to have eyelashes that are fine and short. Since most Japanese people want to go for the dolly-eyed, anime-styled look of bigger, fuller eyes, many use false eyelashes when putting on their makeup. Putting on false eyelashes volumizes one's eyes, producing a more open-eyed, brighter look. False eyelashes are a staple to "kawaii" makeup and fashion. Depending on the type and color of the eyelashes, th

As you already know, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation film studio based in Koganei, Tokyo (Japan), and founded on June 15, 1985. "Spirited Away" (2001) was their highest success, grossing over US$290 million worldwide and also winning a Golden Bear in 2002 and an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2003. Many of their works have won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award, and four have won the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year. Five of Studio Ghibli's films r