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There's a craze among modern Japanese women on leg aesthetics. Many Japanese women desire their legs to look long and slender. They aim for something called 美脚 (bikyaku) in Japanese, which refers to beautiful legs. Many women try to improve the condition of their legs in many ways, such as doing leg exercises, getting active, etc. A lot of my lady friends do yoga just for their legs, wear high heels to make their legs appear slender, and take the stairs instead of an elevator whenever possib

 Takoyaki, the Japanese, fun-sized snack that's sure to rock your world! たこ焼き (takoyaki) literally translates to octopus (tako) and fried (yaki). Takoyaki are small balls of flour batter cooked in specialized takoyaki pans. In each ball, there are pre-cooked octopus bits. Takoyaki is usually eaten with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, green seaweed bits, and dried bonito shavings. Most takoyaki contain ingredients besides octopus, such as green onions, pickled red ginger, and tempura scr

Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is a two-player strategy board game. Its earliest predecessor of the game, chaturanga, originated in India in the 6th century was brought to Japan where it spawned a number of variants. Two players, Sente (Black; more literally, person with the first move) and Gote (White; person with the second move), play on a board composed of rectangles in a grid of 9 ranks (rows) by 9 files (columns).   The rectangles are undifferentiated by marking or color. The bo

  To those with a great memory, you probably remember that we've introduced to you before a series of adorable animal mini clips by the Japanese stationery company. (Interested in this product? click the following link for details: www.j-subculture.com/guides/sub/623). Today at J-Subculture, we'd like to introduce you to a different adorable series from Midori. They're Midori Mini Magnets! Midori's stationery game is going on strong with these perfectly tiny and pra

For products, scroll down to the bottom ↓   In various articles we have been introducing different FIGURE types and brands, which are popular with collectors and newbies to the hobby. This article we want to devote to one of the finest and most excellent figure series out there, the one of SAINT SEIYA MYTH CLOTH EX by BANDAI. The fantastic adventures of Saint Seiya and other KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC is a creation of MASAMI KURUMADA and know through out the world of fans of the mang

 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 oils from

I Will Make You Miku Miku (Miku Miku ni Shiteageru) ♪ Speaking of Vocaloids, Hatsune Miku is a Vocaloid! There are various figures of Hatsune Miku, so please search for "Hatsunemiku" (*^_^*) Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests!

All the lovers of the art of handwriting and specially (and specifically) drawing, are always looking for the best pencil, made of the best wood and lead. Well, for many pencil lovers, the item we offer to you today, it´s simply the best option in the drawing world: the Mono 100 by Tombow. This is surely one of the best wooden pencils ever made. It´s a truly favorite one for all the draftsmen, designers, and other professionals and even students. With a gentle soft touch, your hand

 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

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