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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 th

Furikake is a Japanese topping which usually is a mixture of dried tuna, sesame seeds, salt, sliced or seasoned seaweed, etc. Furikake is mainly used to sprinkle over steamed rice and noodles, but it is also used for salads, soups, pasta and sushi rolls.   Here it goes a brief history… Around 1912, a pharmacist called Mr. Suekichi Yoshimaru of Futaba, came up with the idea to make a product with ground fish bones to compensate for a lack of calcium in the Japanese diet. Small fish w

【J-SUBCULTURE-Shop Product Introductions】 Proven popular at J-Subculture for the last 5 to 6 years straight, the KRACIE sweets series! That all kinds of things can be made out of these sweets is a big hit with kids♪♪ Also gathering with family and friends to do some cookin' makes for swell moments! Like having fun comparing who does it most skillfully and such playful activities. Of course!! when completed you can joyfully eat them :)! There are also many other types of sw

【J-SUB Shop Product Introductions - Stationery related Items】 Highly sought after! The Pilot Iroshizuku (色彩雫) 50ml Bottle Ink Series✧°˖✧˖° The special feature of the Iroshizuku fountain pen ink series is really its array of colors! Inspired by Japan’s natural beauty and scenery, the inks come in unique coloration. With the thickness of the pen tip and the strength given when writing, the settling of the ink and the whispering of the pen can be changed to various ap

   Introducing Monchhichi, lovable stuffed monkey-like fairy dolls sure to make anyone smile! Monchhichi were made and sold since 1974 by the famous Japanese doll company Sekiguchi Coporation. It has become so popular that in 1980, a Japanese TV show was broadcasted based on them. It was called, "Futago no Monchhichi," or "Monchhichi Twins." From there on out, the adorable dolls gained fans not only in Japan, but also around the world.  Monchhichi is also

 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 me

It´s not the first time we talk about Japan´s favorite eraser, Tombow´s Mono eraser, we already introduced you the fantastic Tombow Mono One eraser, a extremely compact, convenient and refillable Tombow Mono eraser. This time we bring you something even better, the super useful Tombow Mono Zero Eraser!  Imagine that you combine a Tombow Mono standard eraser and a mechanical pencil, that´s exactly what the Tombow Mono Zero is. This is probably the world´s thinn

For products, scroll down to the bottom ↓    Pink, rosy cheeks, puffy round in shape and big oval eyes that is KIRBY, a fictional character in NINTENDO's long line-up of heroes. Kirby is of cheerful nature, well-spirited and a gluttony for foods, which makes it all the more likable. However, as innocent as an impression Kirby might make, in the face of danger Kirby turns fearless without stepping back. With its cute appearance and small size, Kirby distinguishes itself from

Founded in 1918, Pilot Pen Corporation is the largest pen manufacturer in Japan, for the general consumer market, some of Pilot's famed product lines include Hi-Tec-C gel ink pens. We want to introduce you which is a solid upgrade to Pilot´s hit product, the Hi-Tec-C Maica. Available in many colors, this pen´s name, "Maica" or "My Color", encourages you to choose your favorite one.  With a rounded design and slightly heavier bod

Japanese stationery companies have the capacity to take those well known stationery goods, and transform them without modifying their usability. They´re capable to create ordinary stationery goods which seem to be totally new by just adding little modifications to the key idea, developing brand-new products that everyone know how to use. Midori is one of those Japanese stationery bands who focus their developments efforts towards this idea, brand new well known use