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Get Acquainted With Aizuwakamatsu In Fukushima Prefecture

As the westernmost region of Fukushima prefecture, Aizuwakamatsu is one of Japan's, if not the prefecture’s most beautiful places. This article explores the various locations and delicacies to discover in Aizuwakamatsu!

4 Podcasts And Websites For Learning Japanese On The Go

Curious which ones we’re currently tuning into to improve our Nihonggo skills? Check out these podcasts and websites for learning Japanese. P.S. They’re free!

3 Ways To Enjoy Japanese Curry At Home

Ready to wow your tastebuds with some home-cooked Japanese curry? Here are three ways to enjoy this dish at home.

3 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Kyushu In 2023

Before you book that ticket to Japan, let us show you three of the best cherry blossom spots and the hidden natural gems that Kyushu has to offer!

Get Your Skin Glowing By Adding Miso To Your Daily Diet

Miso is one of Japan’s staple food ingredients. It’s a fermented paste made from soybeans, salt, and a mould called koji and is often used in many dishes, sauces, and soups. But aside from it being tasty, did you know that miso also has beauty benefits?

‘I Will Be Your Bloom’ Will Be Your Next Fave J-Drama On Netflix, Here’s Why

Ready to get sucked into the hype? We give you the 411 on I Will Be Your Bloom’s plot and cast, as well as reasons to watch it here.

How Many Ways Can You Use Sake Lees?

Owing to Japan’s culture of not wasting anything, sake lees (a.k.a. sake by-product) has proven to be useful in many ways. In this article, we identified some of the ways that sake lees can be used.

Tsumori Chisato: Master Of Classy Fashion With Childlike Fun

Once upon a time, Tsumori Chisato was Issey Miyake’s protégé. But at present, she’s in the same league as her mentor as one of Japan’s globally recognised fashion designers.

OWNDAYS x HUAWEI’s Latest Collab Allows You To Listen To Music & Answer Calls In Style

Japanese eyewear brand OWNDAYS and tech-giant Huawei teamed up to create an interesting fashion and lifestyle piece now available in Singapore. Introducing the OWNDAYS x HUAWEI Eyewear Smart Audio Glasses.

‘Alice In Borderland’s’ Tao Tsuchiya’s Best Instagram Beauty Moments

So Alice In Borderland’s Tao Tsuchiya is your latest girl crush after seeing her play Yuzuha Usagi in the Netflix hit. In that case, we’re here to gush with you by going over her best beauty moments on Instagram.

SENKA's New Vitamin C Facial Wash Will Help You Have Brighter Skin

The SENKA Perfect Whip Vit-C Poreless Glow promises to give you smooth, radiant skin. Here's everything you need to know about its pricing and availability in Singapore.

The Levi's x AMBUSH Moto-Inspired Collection Has Your Denim Basics Covered

The Levi's x AMBUSH moto-inspired collection combines AMBUSH's gender-neutral style with Levi's denim pieces. Here's everything you need to know about its price and availability in Singapore.

SK-II x White Rabbit Come Out With New Limited Edition Design For The PITERA™ Essence

SK-II teams up with White Rabbit to come out with a limited edition design for the PITERA Facial Treatment Essence bottles. Here's everything you need to know about its availability in Singapore.

The Art Of Japanese Highball

We attended the Art Of Japanese Highball session conducted by Kenta Arai, a Japanese bartender who has served in bars around the world and is the owner of BAR Arai Tateguten in Tsukishima, Tokyo, in collaboration with Suntory Whisky Kakubin.

This Kipling x Hello Kitty Lunar New Collection Is Perfect For The New Year

The Kipling x Hello Kitty Rabbit Year Collection aims to bring out the inner “kidult” in you with its practical and fashionable silhouettes.

The Nagara River – Begin Your Travels in Gifu City and Feel the Healing Power of Nature

Surrounded by rolling forested hills and bisected by one of the country’s clearest rivers, Gifu City and its neighbouring areas are perfect to escape the stressors of larger metropolises and recharge both your mind and your body.

4 Japanese Perfume Brands Fragrance Lovers Need To Know About

Many Japanese perfume brands offer a great range of fragrances that usually have soft and fresh scents that are versatile and long-lasting, which make them great for our region’s constant humid weather.

Illuminage Is The New Hair Colouring Technique From Wella You Need To Know About

Professional haircare and hair service brand Wella Professionals introduces Illuminage, a new treatment service that is a more “modern take on bayalage” that focuses on illuminating one’s features.