Japanese fashion

My Neighbour Totoro kimono coat sells out as soon as it’s released by Studio Ghibli in Japan

There is one item in this indigo collection that’s still available, though.

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We keep bugs at bay this summer with Workman Plus’ Wearable Screen Door

If you can’t stand mosquito bites, keep scrolling down!

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Japanese fashion brand Heather releases line for people 5 feet and under

Cute clothing for petites that doesn’t need alterations? We’re all for it.

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Japanese elementary school “randoseru” bag brand creates Showa-inspired line for adults

A fashionable way to relive the good old Showa days.

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Serve up style with some of Maison Sushi’s traditionally-woven sushi pouches

“I’m sorry, did you just pull a giant piece of sushi out of your briefcase?”

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Japanese business wear brand creates helpful graph to tell you what to wear at work

How formal is too formal? you ask. Yofuku no Aoyama has the answers.

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Our Japanese reporter bids a fond farewell to Tokyo’s last Claire’s boutique

Goodbye, bright colors. Goodbye, glitter. Goodbye, affordable accessories.

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Can these Daiso sandals stand up to Teva sandals? Here’s what we thought

Daiso may have a leg up on other other stores, but can it match up to a name brand?

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Anime artist illustrates the differences between Japanese fashion now and ten years ago

Women in Japan look very different compared to a decade ago.

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Love lolita fashion? Get the wedding dress of your dreams from Japanese designer Hiroko Tokumine

Princess dresses, colorful dresses, short dresses…you’ll definitely find something to suit your style from her collections!

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New Japanese furisode kimono sweaters combine traditional fashion with modern streetwear

The comfiest Japanese kimono you’ll ever wear.

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Ziploc x Beams Couture collaboration from Japan makes transparent bag fashion cool

Hats, rucksacks, aprons and bumbags are just some of the items in the new Ziploc fashion collection hitting streets this summer.

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Kyoto-based kimono company releases stylish new looks for men in their spring collection

They’re at it again, combining modern design with traditional wear, creating even more amazing looks for spring.

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Two-day event will bring unique Japan-inspired steampunk style to Harajuku

The fashion center of Tokyo is the place to be this April!

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Day in the life of unusual Japanese fashion trends: Our writer wears her bra over her shirt

Will people really think you’re trendy, or will they just wonder if you got dressed in the dark?

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Matching geeky, otaku outfits are the latest in Japanese street fashion【Pics】

Not only is otaku fashion taking over Japanese streets, it’s quickly becoming the go-to dress code for popular places like Disneyland and Universal Studios.
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Japanese retailer releases three cute & comfy high school “uniforms” to wear around the house

This new high school room wear collection is aimed at adult women—but wouldn’t it feel weird wearing the uniforms so long after graduation?
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Japan going crazy for college girls after the release of a new photo collection

Move over dancing queen, here comes the “Campus Queen”!

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Anime-inspired dresses back, now in Rose of Versailles varieties

French Revolution-era design meets modern fashion in this limited-time clothing line by Felissimo.

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Ganguro girl prepares to rival Wolverine with her epic claws

Japan’s ganguro fashion started among Japanese girls in the mid-90s. Ganguro fashionistas are difficult to miss with their deep-tanned (or darkly made-up) faces contrasted by seemingly sporadically-placed white makeup, wildly-voluminous hair, and brightly colored clothing and accessories.

While ganguro are a dwindling breed, specimens can still be found, like this Twitter user who has decided to take her manicures to the next level as well, leaving us wondering how she goes about her daily activities with those impressive talons.

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