Anybody remember the anime Fooly Cooly (FLCL)? I still remember the first time watching it and how I was mesmerized by it – I just couldn’t get enough of it. Japan’s AmiAmi will soon be selling a really cool Canti figure. It’s very pose-able with various points of articulation.
FLCL Canti Action Figure
July 6, 2012 by 2 Comments
Harry Potter Theme Performed Using Glassware
June 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Harry Potter theme song played with no instruments, just add water and use of glassware.
UNIQLO x Coca-Cola = 2012 Theme Contest
June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Themed designed by Karrie Lee, Hong Kong – UTGP 2012 Coca-Cola Contest.
I love Uniqlo and can’t wait until they open their store here in San Francisco, but for now I’ll just read and buy their stuff on the internet. Recently, they held a design contest and they have just announced the winner. This year’s contest Uniqlo was looking for the best Coca Cola themed design. The winner was from Hong Kong, designer Karrie Lee. Big kudos for a fresh take.
Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama
June 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
LV x Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama might not be a common household name to us here in the US but she is a very influential artist. She has worked in a wide variety of mediums, including painting and sculpture, most of which exhibit her thematic interest in psychedelic colors. She has also inspired Andy Warhol and many other modern artists. Louis Vuitton is working with her on a line of bags that’s coming out this October 2012.
For more pics from the collection, go to: Purse Blog – LV x Yayoi Kusama.
Reebok Collabs Hitting 2012
June 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Photo from Sole Collector.com
Very simply put – Reebok meets Ghost in the Shell. Can’t wait for the day when Batman will pair up with Nike or how about Adidas and the Avengers? For more info and release date, go to: Sole Collector – Reebok Insta Pump Fury – Tachikoma.
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Since the Reebok Insta Pump Fury x Ghost in the Shell is not out yet, why not get these limited release sneakers – the Reebok Insta Pump Fury x Spider-Man kicks?
You can pick up a pair @ Mita Sneakers Japan and it’ll set your wallet back around $237.00USD. How come Asia gets all these cool kicks?
BAPE x One Piece
June 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fans of the anime smash hit One Piece will have a cool graphic tee line-up from BAPE. Starting June 9, at BAPE NYC and on their online store, they will be selling 5 different tees in this collection: Zoro Tee, Luffy Tee, Zoro Flag Mark Tee, Chopper Tee, & the Star Silhouette Tee.
JPN Only: Adidas Originals Mita Sneakers
June 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
These kicks are not currently available in the states, only in Japan, but you’re able to get it through Undefeated’s website.
And since you’re there, I’d recommend checking out their Adidas line.
Go to: Undefeated.com.
Viral Video Friday: Storm Trooper in Paris
May 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Viral Video Friday is back! Here’s 2 minutes of fun – the dancing Star Wars Storm Trooper is now in Paris.
FanimeCon 2012 – Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This Memorial Day weekend, NorCal will hold one its longest running anime conventions in the Bay Area – FanimeCon 2012:
What: FanimeCon 2012
Where: San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA
When: May 25-28, 2012
For more information, check out: FanimeCon.com.
See ya’ there!
NIGO’s Human Made – Spring/Summer 2012
May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Have you checked out this new brand yet? It’s called Human Made and it’s only a few seasons old, but yet this Japanese designer’s style has a very mature consistent look to it. His look is never over-the-top outrageous except for the zebra striped jail house outfit. Everything looks comfortable and ready to wear.
Here’s a link to the designer’s site where you can check out a photo gallery of all the various styles and looks and also drawings of his current line of clothes.
Keith Haring x COLORS iPhone case
May 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To be honest, in the beginning I wasn’t a big fan of Keith Haring, but the more art pieces of his that I saw, the more I can appreciate the simple beauty of it. And here is his new project, a collab with Japanese iPhone case maker COLORS.
COLORS x Keith Haring
Keith Haring x COLORS: Bamboo case for Apple iPhone 4 & 4S. The case will set you back around $114.00USD. It’s a pricey iPhone case to look fresh.
The product is only sold in Japan and it’s already sold out. You might want to look around eBay or Craigslist.
If you can read Japanese, then head to the COLORS website for more cool stuff: COLORS Tokyo.
New Era x Hello Kitty
May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New Era and Sanrio team-up for a Hello Kitty cap collection. Hello Kitty gets the 59Fifty fitted cap style.
Peeing Video Game by SEGA
May 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Usually the men’s restroom in public areas are a filthy mess. But maybe a interactive video game can help men shoot straight. Video game company SEGA will introduce the Toylet. You get points for shooting straight.
Japan: Super BK Bacon Burger!!
April 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
I love bacon, but this is a spectacle – 1,050 pieces of bacon in this sandwich. The sandwich costs: $80.00USD. The calorie count is over: 74,000.
Viral Video Friday: TRON Dance from the Land of the Rising Sun
April 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To celebrate Disney’s upcoming TRON: Uprising animation series, here’s a TRON themed dance routine. The Japanese dance crew is Wrecking Crew Orchestra. Thanks goes out to gmixalot for letting us know about this!
Gundam Inspired Streetwear is Coming!
April 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
This ain’t for cosplayers but for the street & urban wear cool people.
Bandai recently announced it’s opening Strict G stores around Japan which sells men’s apparel inspired by the Gundam world. Basically Bandai is getting into the wacky and tough streetwear business. At least they will be getting it right by first doing some collabs with top urban wear companies like Alpha and Swans.
A SuperFan Builds Kaneda’s Bike for Charity
April 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I want to be in Kaneda’s biker gang!
Akira is one of the most iconic anime films and has inspired many cosplayers and fans building Shotaro Kaneda’s motorcycle. But this new bike has Akira’s creator Katshuhiro Otomo’s blessings. From his hometown of Fukuoka, Japan – Mr. Tejima built Kaneda’s famous futuristic super bike.
Quick stats: The bike took Mr. Tejima 7 years to build and cost him around $121,000USD.
Cup Stacking Competition 2012
April 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Japan just hosted the 2012 sport cup stacking competition for Asia. From kids to seniors – these guys are super fast. The World Championships of Sport Stacking will take place in Butzbach (40 minutes from Frankfurt), Germany from April 14-15th, 2012. This invite-only tournament will bring over 250 contestants from 20-plus countries.
For more info, go to: World Sport Stacking Asscociation (WSSA).
Uniqlo & Marvel Comics Collab
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sexy Marvel tees – because it’s Uniqlo!
A friend of mine was recently in Hong Kong for vacation and stopped over @ the Uniqlo store and got me this fresh collab tee by Uniqlo and Marvel Comics. The tee is of course %100 cotton and reprints classic comic covers from Marvel comics. Remember when comics were .40 cents! In my day it was .75 cents and I’m really dating myself here. But if you are in Asia – make sure you stop by the Uniqlo stores for these cool collab tees.
Check it out: Uniqlo Jpn or Uniqlo USA
Free Shipping @ Sasa + Cult Asian Beauty Products
March 2, 2012 by 4 Comments
I love this site!
This weekend (3/2 – 3/5) sasa.com is offering free shipping when you order $29 USD and up. Usually they only offer free shipping on purchases $75 USD+ so this is a pretty good deal!
Sasa is pretty much an Asian Sephora that offers everything from low-end to high-end brands. In terms of presence and popularity Sasa is akin to Starbucks as it is literally on every block in Hong Kong.
Sasa is one of my favorite places to buy Asian cosmetics and I’ve been buying from them for years.
If you’re like me and have been pretty unimpressed by the quality of BB Creams by Clinique, Garnier, and other Western brands in general, check Sasa for a bevy of Korean BB Creams that started the craze in the first place! Japanese BB Creams are also highly recommended!
Here’s a list of cult products and some personal favorites from all over Asia!
Tavi Gevinson & Cyndi Lauper for Uniqlo
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tavi Gevinson, adolescent fashion blogger extrodinaire and the wondrously youthful Cyndi Lauper have teamed up with Uniqlo to promote both the adorable Orla Kiely collaboration and Uniqlo’s new Color Ankle Length Skinny Jeans. Ad campaigns include both print ads and an adorable commercial that also includes Vena Cava’s Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock as well as supermodel Alek Wek. If you know the names of the others featured please let us know!
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By Contributing Blogger: M. Do.
Super Cool Mom Award: Home Built F1 Model for Her Son
February 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
Photo by Kugenuma Ohana via Twitter
This 4 year old boy sure is happy!! Thumbs up Mom!!
From Japan comes a super cute story and a labor of love project – a mom decided on building her son a cool cardboard Formula 1 replica. As you can possibly tell, mom is a big fan of F1 racing and a fan of Sebastian Vettels’ Red Bull F1 RB8. She studied pictures and videos and added little details like wings and even the correct stickers and logos. Amazing. The cardboard replica even folds up!
Orla Kiely x Uniqlo
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Every time I read about Uniqlo I turn greener and greener with envy. There is an absence of Uniqlo stores over here on the West Coast though they’ve greenlit both a San Francisco and a Los Angeles flagship for the finite date of…eventually.
Brand Debut: Les Merveilleuses de Laduree
February 8, 2012 by 1 Comment
What is that? Is Laduree, the world renowned patisserie that has the world’s best tasting macarons selling rose petals now? Nope. The image above is blush. All one does is run a brush across the petals before dabbing them on the cheeks for the perfect glow. And I thought Guerlain’s Meteorites were the fanciest thing in the world.
Albion, the manufacturers of Paul & Joe Beaute and Anna Sui‘s cosmetics line is one of the largest cosmetics company in Japan. Supposedly, Albion’s own in-house lines are favored by the Japanese royalty. Needless to say, the brand is top shelf and is well versed in the art of designer collaborations. The Les Merveilleuses de Laduree is another carefully crafted brand that perfectly combines high quality, elegance, and beauty.
The packaging is to die for.
Lost in Translation @ Japan Retail Store
January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Japanese department store wanted to tell customers about their awesome sales event – but got the wrong English translation in their ads. If it’s a f****** sale”, I think it should be more than 20% off.
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