GUIDES & STORIES
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Tired of disposable convenience-store umbrellas? Japan's finest umbrella makers — Maehara Koei and Komiya Shoten — craft 16-rib umbrellas with Koshu-ori fabric you'll repair and carry for life. Read More
About 11 min read
Found mold on your leather bag or shoes? Don't use a wet cloth. Learn how to identify bloom vs. mold, safely remove i... Read More
About 11 min read
Still using a plastic fan or a cheap import? A quality Japanese folding fan — Kyo-sensu or Edo-sensu — opens differen... Read More
About 12 min read
Think Japanese-made goods are out of reach? Many start at just a few dollars more. From soy sauce to chopsticks — sma... Read More
About 8 min read
Overseas hats never fit quite right? It's not you — it's the last. Japanese artisans design for rounder head shapes. ... Read More
About 11 min read
Okayama denim fades beautifully — but which brand is right for you? A lifelong Japanese denim wearer breaks down 5 to... Read More
About 12 min read
Discover 10 made-in-Japan wearable heirlooms — Sabae eyewear, Toyooka bags, Inden wallets, and more — crafted by arti... Read More
About 6 min read
Afraid washing will kill your jeans' color? Learn the right detergent, the vinegar trick, machine and hand-wash steps... Read More
About 11 min read
Japanese shoe brands that still make sneakers in Japan: MoonStar, Asahi, SPINGLE and more, plus how they fit. Read More
About 16 min read
White sneakers turning yellow after washing? The cause is alkaline detergent residue. Fix it with vinegar and toilet ... Read More
About 9 min read