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Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
The Kenzo Dubai boutique, which is situated within the renowned Dubai Mall and is the first retail venture for the luxe brand in the country, embodies a fusion of architectural and decorative... MORE
play_circle_filled Feline-Centric Animated Games
Feline-Centric Animated Games
The Little Kitty, Big City Game is Launching on May 9th
Double Dagger Studio unveils the Little Kitty, Big City sim game with vibrant graphics and adorable characters. The game is set to launch officially on May 9th on various platforms. This includes... MORE
Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards
Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards
The 'SIKI' Titanium Cutting Board Measures in at Just 1mm
The ‘SIKI’ titanium cutting board is a metallic take on the humble kitchen accessory that’s crafted with durability, health and longevity in mind to make it the perfect solution... MORE
Aerospace-Grade Dynamic Eyewear
Aerospace-Grade Dynamic Eyewear
District Vision Introduces New and Advanced Eyewear
LA-based performance eyewear brand District Vision introduces its latest products which are its most advanced designs to date. This includes an aerospace-grade titanium pack that is comprised of two... MORE
Pistachio Matcha Tea Lattes
Pistachio Matcha Tea Lattes
The Starbucks Japan Matcha & Crushed Pistachio Milk Tea Latte is Tasty
The Starbucks Japan Matcha & Crushed Pistachio Milk Tea Latte is making its way to participating locations in Japan for customers to try out on their next visit, but only for a limited time.... MORE
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder exhibition in Tokyo offers visitors an immersive journey through the House’s design masterpieces, legendary diamonds, and captivating wonders. Showcasing... MORE
Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases
Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases
Ryosuke Fukusada and Ceramic Japan Design the WATOJI Series
Product designer Ryosuke Fukusada works in collaboration with Ceramic Japan on the WATOJI collection. Ceramic Japan is a company from Seto, which is a region that is rooted in the deep heritage of... MORE
Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas
Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas
The Junya Watanabe MAN x C.P. Company Canvas Parkas are Functional
The Junya Watanabe MAN x C.P. Company canvas parkas have been created in collaboration between the two brands as a series of slightly dystopian outerwear styles for consumers to pick up. The... MORE
Style-Conscious Off-Road SUVs
Style-Conscious Off-Road SUVs
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is Built on the TNGA-F Global Truck Platform
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has made its formal unveiling as the brand’s latest version of its off-road SUV that promises to strike a balance between function and form for the modern driver. The... MORE
Inclusive Cafe Drinkware
Inclusive Cafe Drinkware
Starbucks Japan Cold Cup Tumbler No Filter Supports the LGBTQ+ Community
Starbucks Japan Cold Cup Tumbler No Filter is a new drinkware product from the cafe brand that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and provides cold coffee aficionados with a shimmering way to carry... MORE
Collaborative Textual Patchwork Sneakers
Collaborative Textual Patchwork Sneakers
atmos Japan and adidas Join on the New Gazelle 85 Shoe
atmos works in collaboration with adidas to bring forth another silhouette for the season in the form of the Gazelle 85 sneaker model. The Gazelle series has gone through a plethora of alterations... MORE
Luxe Springtime Laundry Oils
Luxe Springtime Laundry Oils
Dirty Labs' Murasaki Scent Oil Reminds of Fresh-Harvested Green Tea
Beyond the familiar scents of fresh linen or clean cotton, consumers are turning to products like Dirty Labs’ Murasaki Scent Oil to invite fine fragrances into their laundry rituals and... MORE
Comedic Limited-Time Burgers
Comedic Limited-Time Burgers
Burger King Japan is Offering the 'Fake Burger' for April Fool's Day
Burger King Japan has introduced a novel menu item dubbed the “Fake Burger,” which is a unique twist on the restaurant’s traditional burger. This burger is available for a limited time as... MORE
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Travel Echo is an innovative language app designed to bridge linguistic barriers and enhance the travel experience for globe-trotters worldwide. With over 100 languages at one’s fingertips,... MORE
Melon-Flavored Cafe Drinks
Melon-Flavored Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Japan Gohobi Melon Frappuccino is Arriving Now for Spring
The Starbucks Japan Gohobi Melon Frappuccino is a springtime refreshment making its way to participating locations in Japan this month to provide customers with a way to get their tastebuds ready... MORE
Collaboration Anime Cake Collections
Collaboration Anime Cake Collections
These Pokémon Cakes from Ginza Cozy Corner are Tasty
These Pokémon cakes are making their debut at Ginza Cozy Corner in Japan as a series of anime-inspired baked goods perfect for avid fans to pick up this spring. The cake collection features the... MORE
Luxurious Vehicle Brand Yachts
Luxurious Vehicle Brand Yachts
The Lexus LY 680 Yacht Offers a Luxe Sanctuary at Sea
The Lexus LY 680 yacht has been designed by the automotive brand as a luxurious vessel that would provide owners and passengers alike with an opulent sanctuary on the sea. The vessel follows on the... MORE
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento was announced by the brand in Japan via its X (formerly Twitter) account as an April Fool’s Day prank that imagines what it might look like a bento box-... MORE
Multiplayer Game Server Partnerships
Multiplayer Game Server Partnerships
Pocketpair Signed a Deal with Tencent Cloud to Launch Servers
Pocketpair, the creator of the open-world survival game Palworld, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud to enhance the multiplayer server experience for its players. This... MORE
Furniture Retailer Matcha Menus
Furniture Retailer Matcha Menus
The 2024 IKEA Japan Matcha Fair Has Five Exclusive Sweets
The 2024 IKEA Japan Matcha Fair menu has been announced by the furniture retailer as a series of delicious options for shoppers to snack on during their next visit this spring. The menu boasts five... MORE
Expansive Technical Apparel Brands
Expansive Technical Apparel Brands
Oakley's Field Gear Line is Growing to New Markets
Oakley’s Field Gear line is a branch that was only exclusive to the Japanese market. However, it was recently unveiled that the latest collection is launching in EMEA and APAC regions. This... MORE
Modular Modern Wooden Bookshelves
Modular Modern Wooden Bookshelves
Kengo Kuma Designs the Marumarushikaku Shelf for More Trees
The late Japanese pianist and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto is the main inspiration behind the Marumarushikaku bookshelf by Kengo Kuma. This wooden bookshelf was designed for More Trees, which is a... MORE
Layered Butterscotch Cafe Drinks
Layered Butterscotch Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Caramelly Milk Coffee Frappuccino is Sweet
The Starbucks Japan Caramelly Milk Coffee Frappuccino is making its debut as the brand’s latest indulgent coffee-based beverage that’s perfect for fans craving a sweet treat to try out... MORE
Sweet Layered Frappucinos
Sweet Layered Frappucinos
Starbucks Japan Rolled Out a New Butterscotch-Flavored Beverage
Starbucks Japan introduces the Layered Butterscotch Frappuccino, which has a creamy, caramel-rich flavor inspired by butterscotch candies. This beverage combines coffee, milk, white chocolate, and... MORE
play_circle_filled Generative Art-Wrapped Cars
Generative Art-Wrapped Cars
Kaoru Tanaka Wraps the INFINITI QX80 in Digital Artwork
The INFINITI flagship QX80 car is previewed with a uniquely wrapped finish done by the talents of Kaoru Tanaka. Tanaka is a generative digital artist based in Osaka, Japan. She imagines a... MORE