From Ningin: Today’s Music Video of the Day will feature an insane music video directed by McG (Charlie’s Angels, Terminator Salvation), produced by artist Takashi Murakami, and starring a blue haired Kirsten Dunst covering The Vapors‘ Turning Japanese song. More »

From Girlybubble: Ain’t no party like a Hello Kitty Party…magazine. Those lucky enough to be living in the UK know that a biweekly subscription to the Hello Kitty Party magazine is nothing but the best stories and tips on how to entertain, Hello Kitty style. Better yet, the magazine is offering exclusive gifts for the first 4 isssues; a dining set, placemats, magnetic notepad, exclusive binder and tote bag. More »

In case you ever wanted to know what it would feel like to have your feet turn into sushi, now you can. Sushi booties. The next craze to replace Crocs. More »

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About a year ago Kirsten Dunst, of such Hollywood fame as Spider-man, was seen running around Japan with pink hair and a Sailor Moon style outfit. Well it turns out that she wasn’t just insane, but was doing some “art” with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. More »

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From Girlybubble: With close bonds to her mixed Japanese-European heritage, Nanami Cowdroy grew up amid contrasting cultures and surroundings that greatly influenced her distinctive style of art and creative expression. Her work is fluid and elaborate, given strength and depth through her intricate pen and ink techniques. More »

From Girlybubble: Valentine’s Day has come and gone but does that leave you with no excuses to splurge on Hello Kitty stuff? A world with no excuses to buy and love Hello Kitty stuff is a world not worth living in. Therefore, the answer is no. There are always excuses to splurge on Hello Kitty. Check out some of these items I am totally coveting: More »

From Girlybubble: Kewpie dolls are meant to be in the nude, although sometimes they wear costumes. It is kind of strange to see them fully clothed. Over at Strapya World, they come in the form of costumed bears representing each of the 12 months of the year. These Kewpie cell phone charms are colored according to the month’s birthstone–garnet for January, amethyst for February, etc. This makes it appealing to any kawaii lover. Their bear costumes are so cute, it is ridiculous! More »

From Ningin: Western people like white teeth (except the British). Though the Japanese have lagged behind in dental care teeth whiting procedures are the most popular cosmetic procedure in Japan. Funny how things used to be quite different… More »

Do you have several old car tires litter up your lawn? Why not take them over to Japan and put them to good use. These days it seems the Japanese all cranking out all sorts of products made from old tires… (except love) More »

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From Flauntme: When we talk extreme beauty, we don’t necessarily mean botox and plastic surgery. For the majority of us without the luxury of easily-disposable income, the idea of throwing down $1,000 on one small jar of beauty cream can be seen as extreme. Shockingly in Japan, there are at least 3 cosmetics brands that offer beauty creams that cost an upwards of $1,000: Shiseido, Kao, and Kose. More »