This year's Omotenashi Selection winners have been announced with 85 products in total recognised for their outstanding creativity. Check them out here.

Some swear by face shaving, while others are wary about it. So should you try kao sori? Here’s what you need to know before you try it.

Our favourites from the cotoyo matsue’s current hardknitted earrings collection via Sift & Pick are below.

Russel Wong has been capturing the faces of young women who make their journey towards certain streets in Gion, Kyoto, to begin their journeys as geishas.

Have you heard of the Japanese face massage? Popularised by late Japanese beautician Yukuko Tanaka, here's what it is and how it's done. Plus, our verdict on whether or not it works.

Another reason foodies flock to Hamamatsu City is to feast on its speciality dish, Unagi or freshwater eel. Get to know the different ways you can enjoy this dish.

Get to know Japanese designer Issey Miyake, who was one of the forces behind putting Japanese avant-garde design on the world stage.

Get to know the historical origins of the best makeup brushes in the world, the kumanofude made in the Brush Capital of Japan.

In between all that therapeutic soaking, make time to explore the sights and sounds of the charming town of Atami in Izu Peninsula.

Looking for top-to-toe self-care picks to add to your vanity? Read on for more Japanese beauty and wellness tools you didn’t know you needed.

A creation of Chef-owner Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida, Hashida Singapore is back for your next luxurious omakase dining experience in the city.

Japanese aroma brand @aroma (ATAROMA) is ready to liven up your homes too with its wide range of natural essential oils fit for your every need and preference.

Conveniently located about an hour from Tokyo by train, the laidback coastal city of Kamakura is a charming spot for day-trippers looking to escape the urban grind.

Popularised by Japanese influencer Momoko Ogihara, the eponymous makeup style is all about putting on subtle blush.

Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Recreate these Instagrammable Japanese dessert recipes at home.

Cultivated in the calmness of the Sea of Japan, Akoya pearls are some of the most coveted ones of all because of its supreme lustre, the main determinant for judging a good pearl.

Learn more about byojaku makeup; why it’s so popular and how you can recreate it at home.

Here are some must-visit places to enjoy the best of hanami (flower viewing) in Hokkaido.