Take vibrant colors, 80s flair, add a bit of Tokyo flavor, then mash it all together and you’ll get the essence of TokyoStyleShop—an online store developed by a Brazilian stylist based in Tokyo, Thamie Hirata. Even though she’s only been here for about a year, she’s already putting her background in the fashion industry to …
Despite what the movies and vlogs show you there’s more to Japan than kawaii characters and idols. Japan also has a deep-seated relationship with horror. Japanese horror is lauded as some of the best in the world, giving us cult classics like The Ring, The Grudge, and Dark Water. Although Halloween is still a new …
Tokyo is Japan’s biggest city, and everyone always imagines it as a huge Utopia full of overdressed Lolita youth and talking robots. While that’s partially true, Tokyo is also known for its leisure hikes. Just a two-hour train ride away, a hike through Tokyo is the perfect means to clear your head- Okutama. Located in …
Vintage Shopping with a Twist
Although I’ve officially been living in Tokyo for a year I should be used to it by now. But I still find myself comparing the (not so) distant streets of Sano to the overcrowded towns of Tokyo. Tokyo is beautiful on the outside but after one week here it’s easy to see why so many …
Aside from anime and pop culture, Japanese fashion is one of the most prevalent reasons people become interested in Japan, and with the spread of Instagram and YouTubers, that desire has only grown stronger. But how do you get started on your journey through fashion? If you don’t live in Japan where can you even …
Skincare has been one of my biggest concerns since I hit puberty. Being 13 was tough. Between being socially awkward, everybody’s body is changing the last thing you want to do is wake up with a new pimple on your forehead. For a while I had it under control my skin cleared up in college. …
In regards to your style, think of something you’ve always wanted try but just never found the time to actually do. Some people want to try switching up their make-up looks. Other want to wear more colorful shoes. For me personally I’m trying to incorporate more accessories in my closet.
It’s not that hard to move abroad if you’re willing to. You choose a destination, pack your bags, go through immigration and boom you made it. I think the toughest part about moving abroad is the adjustment phase.
I wrote an article last week for Japantravel.com. For those of you unfamiliar, it’s a travel website where individuals can post their own experiences about living in Japan. They can post about festivals, pop culture, travel, etc. anything that could pertain to a large number of people. I wrote an article about where I shop for clothes in Japan. I watch a lot of fashion blogs on youtube and most of the Japan bloggers usually go to the same big retailers in Japan; H&M, Forever21, Zara, etc. While those stores are great, you can find them anywhere. I want to know about the stores that can be found only in Japan. Feel me?