A cooler bedroom might be better for older sleepers than previously thought. Researchers found that keeping nighttime temperatures at 75°F reduced stress responses and helped the heart work more ...

Tokyo’s Harajuku district is getting a major injection of chaos and colour. Kawaii Monster Land, a new underground amusement park inspired by Japan’s cult kawaii culture, is set to open beneath ...

When thinking of bedroom furniture ideas, finding the right bed frame (and mattress!) is crucial, but it is certainly not the only design element to consider. The size and shape of the space can ...

Even if you were staring into a crystal ball, nobody could have foreseen one of modern metal’s wildest innovations taking the form of three teenage girls performing synchronised dance moves. Decked ...

With digital overload and constant stress dominating life, soft colours and whimsical objects work like visual therapy. That’s what Kawaii interiors aims to do. When GS Shruti (@shrustudies), a ...

The legendary Kawaii Monster Café, which sadly closed in 2021 during the global pandemic, is making its big return to Harajuku by the end of the year – and it promises to be even wilder than before.

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Convenience stores, a very American concept for people on the go, were first introduced in Japan in the 1970s. Today, they’re an intrinsic part of life throughout the country – even more so than in ...

Misa Kimura was still a student from Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture, when she visited Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood for the first time. It felt like stepping into a dream. “Every kind of clothing or ...

A kawaii gaming setup is more than just a space for gamers. It also offers a joyful blend of comfort, aesthetics, and personality! Inspired by flamboyant anime characters and love of Japanese culture, ...