Japanese Trends

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

Thuma’s The Bed is a new furniture piece created by the modern design brand that puts simplicity and timelessness in the spotlight to work well in any bedroom. The bed is crafted using 100%... MORE

Christian Louboutin’s latest collaboration with Japanese artist Shun Sudo introduces a vibrant lifestyle capsule featuring colorful shoes and accessories for both women and men. Released as... MORE

Nette’s newest eau de parfum, Pear Jam, is a bright, fruity floral scent that’s scientifically backed to enhance feelings of joy and positivity. With notes of Japanese pear, Bulgarian... MORE

When battling colds or allergies, the discomfort of not being able to breathe easily can be incredibly frustrating and disruptive to daily life, and Ross J Barr’s Breathe Patches were created... MORE

UNIQLO UT has unveiled a new collaboration with the Final Fantasy franchise, featuring the artwork of renowned Japanese visual artist Yoshitaka Amano. This collection celebrates the rich visual and... MORE

Luxury haircare brand shu uemura unveils its latest addition to the iconic Ultimate Reset collection: the Ultimate Reset Overnight Care Serum. Launched earlier this April, the serum is Inspired by... MORE

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

The WESN Founder’s Line is a new range of high-quality knives from the brand that aim to deliver impressive performance and style to boot for discerning everyday carry (EDC) aficionados alike... MORE

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

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

New York-based Japanese designer Nao Tamura creates the captivating Origata collection for Porro with inspiration drawn from the traditional craftsmanship of Japanese kimonos. The capsule is... MORE

COMME des GARÇONS and PORTER work in collaboration on a new iteration of the Tanker bag by the Japanese imprint. It is set to launch on April 12th and will be available to shop online. The Tanker... MORE

Zoologist, the fragrance brand that looks to the animal kingdom for inspiration, created Nightingale as a floral scent to capture the essence of spring and the new beginnings it brings after the dark,... MORE

UK-based design studio Fung + Bedford creates the Sora Pendant Light for Danish imprint Frandsen. The light is inspired by the Japanese art of origami. The suspended light has a horizontal shape and... MORE

Both boba and mochi are surging in popularity and now you can enjoy both at the same time in the form of Trader Joe’s new Brown Sugar Boba Mochi. Featuring the distinctive flavor of boba and... MORE

Japanese jewelry brand Tasaki works together with ASICS to present a special iteration of the GT-2160 sneaker model for the season. The two Japanese brands create a pair of exclusive sneakers... MORE

Creative studio Gry Space works together with M Royce Architecture to create the kodō hotel. The wellness space harnesses the power of wabi-sabi, which is the Japanese art concept of impermanence.... MORE

Cultivated meat technology has advanced to the point where it is no longer restricted to chicken or beef, with innovative companies like Vow exploring alternatives like cultivated quail in Australia.... MORE

Duo the Owl is the beloved mascot of the language app and it recently unveiled the Duolingo On Ice campaign for April Fool’s Day. The trailer is packed with entertaining theatrics including... MORE

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

The popular Japanese chain Yoshinoya is now using the BotristaPro to streamline operations and bolster its boba tea offerings. Yoshinoya originally began testing Boba Tea in select restaurants back... MORE

Krishna Pranav Vaddiparthi & Ria Shah work together to design the Osoi water pitcher concept. This is done specifically for Japanese tableware and lifestyle imprint Kinto. The namesake is a... MORE

Yoon Ahn’s AMBUSH brand works together with Japanese lifestyle brand HEAVENSAKE to create a limited-edition series of 100 contemporary and futuristic sake cups. The collaboration nods to the... MORE

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