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Japan is a country filled to the brim with avid chopstick users. People acquire the skill to use chopsticks from an early age. Since chopsticks are a big part of Japanese food culture, you can find them in all sorts of designs in Japan. We at J-Subculture like to keep tabs on the assorted designs of chopsticks and today we'd like to talk about combat chopsticks! It's about time you've ditched the drab, wooden ones, isn't it? Man, do I know the struggle...So combat chopsticks--what are they? Tha

Shopping Studio Ghibli Merchandise Anywhere from Japan From Howl’s Moving Castle to My Neighbor Totoro, the Studio Ghibli has left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions. But did you know you can bring a piece of that magic into your home? At J-Subculture, we make it easier than ever for international fans to access Studio Ghibli merchandise, straight from Japan. J-Subculture is your ultimate destination for the world of Studio Ghibli figures and collectibles. Why Studio G

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 charact

「一髪、二姿」(ichikami, nisugata). These are the words that have been passed down since old times in Japan. By taking care of your hair through keeping it shiny, healthy, and smooth, you can bring out the beauty within you. As you may know, the Japanese care for their hair as much as they care for life. Having beautiful hair is life. With hair that is glossy and soft, you can feel beautiful from the inside and out. The line of hair care products, ICHIKAMI, was created with the sincere wish for eve

Midori MD Notebooks are for lovers of the best notebooks the world has to offer, and these notebooks happen to be the best. The "MD" stands for "minimum design." These notebooks are simple, aesthetic, and are practically made to suit true writers out there. Why use anything lower than the high quality you deserve? With its soft pages, you can open these notebooks with ease, keeping them in place so you can continue to write smoothly. The balance of white brings out a softness in the mater

We are sure you are one of those crazy coffee or tea addicted ones, and that’s why we bring to you one of Hario’s most successful products. It’s maybe seem an elegant, cool, and super well-designed bottle (which is true) of wine on the outside, but it has a small secret on the inside… it is not a normal bottle. What it really is… is a teapot with the filter inside! If you love -and we know you do- tea’s or coffee’s real and true flavor, but you don’t want it to be too bitter, because you like

For products, scroll down to the bottom ↓ Neither STAR WARS nor BANDAI need much of an introduction we think, both have been long-established brands. However when these two join forces, fans of the Star Wars franchise can frolic of the sight of collectibles the cooperation of brands brings about. Bandai plastic model kits are no exception to this excitement and enjoy great popularity. Like the movies are always anxiously anticipated, also hobby enthusiasts look forwa

Mandom's product line, GATSBY, provides a wide selection of grooming products specifically for men. GATSBY products provide total support for men who want to and heighten/improve their hair, skin, and body odor. GATSBY products have been sold in Japan since 1978 by Mandom Corporation. Its products don't follow the trends for what is cool and stylish for men--they set the trends! GATSBY is the main product created and sold by Mandom Corporation. Its mission is, "to support men around the worl

Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day This is the title of an anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures which was aired in 2011. It was directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai and an anime film of the series was released in 2013. Its genre can be divided into drama, supernatural, romance, and tragedy. This is a story about a group of six childhood friends who drift apart after one of the friends called "Menma" dies in an accident. Through the reappearance of Menma as a ghost visi