Japanese Artist : YUMIKO HIGUCHI

I discovered a lovely artist that I thought I would write about. I can’t remember how I found her but her work is marvellous. She is an embroidery artist.

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The Kitty Phenomenon

Photo by partymonstrrrr on Flickr

From Theme Parks to Hotels to Airlines and Beauty Spa, the Kitty Phenomenon That Has Taken Japan and the World by Storm!

Are you fan of that furry white feline wearing a perky red bow on her ear? If you are, then you know who I’m talking about. I love cats so it’s no surprise that I love Japan’s favorite mascot cat, Hello Kitty. Japan for me has always been one of my dream destinations not just because of the cherry blossoms but also because of Hello Kitty Land.

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My Re-ment Collection- Part 3

Well, it has been quite awhile since I have put up a post, but finally I have got around to it. We had a bunch of travel and construction going on, and only now are things starting to get back to normal. And as they did, I started thinking it was really time for me to put my Re-ment back up. (I had put it away for the construction.)And I was thinking how nice to share it with others who enjoy cute things from Japan =)

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Brain Controlled Tails

Ahh Japan. May you never cease to amaze me. While it’s only a concept I fully expect to see these “brain controlled” wearable cat tails available at some time.

Review: Marceline Smith’s Kawaii Japan

A while ago, Marceline from askingfortrouble.org kindly sent us a couple of her guides she has developed from her visits to Japan. In finally getting around to reviewing it, I discovered it had already been replaced by a new guide. Marceline kindly sent me her newer one for me to review. And while she has sent me a couple to review, you know I have to start with “Kawaii Japan.” (Thanks for the updates Marceline and sorry it has taken me so long to review.)

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Japan Crafting Catalogue: Couturier

As you perhaps are very well familiar with, I adore Japanese craft. So when my friend, Asami sent me a Couturier Catalogue, I was thrilled to bits.

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Cute Stuff from Japan: My Re-Ment Part 2

It has been awhile since I wrote of my beloved Re-ment. Please don’t think my lack of posts on it suggests a lack of love!

I still adore it!

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Cute Stuff: My First Bento Part 3

A few weeks ago, I made my first bento with my friend Yuka. It was a great success. Here I will review a few of the items I purchased in Japan for a bento lunch.

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Japan Craft: Hat Making Book Review

Once again, Japan fills a niche that I found lacking back home. I love hats….pretty much any style, or colour of hat. However, in Canada I have always felt like making a hat, is way beyond the skills of the average person. And only professionals could be capable of making hats. In Japan though, I found a book that made me believe that I too could make a hat.

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Cute Stuff From Japan: My First Bento Part 2

Photo by Sakurako Kitsa on Flickr

A visiting friend from Japan recently helped me make my first bento. (see part 1 here). Here is the rest of what we put in the bento.

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