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Head and Shoulders above the Rest of the World

Cutting-Edge Skills and Services at Japanese Hair Salons
Japanese hair salons today offer the most advanced techniques and the highest levels of service to be found anywhere in the world.

In Hot Water

Japanese Bathrooms: Much More Than Just a Place to Get Clean
Bathing has always been an important part of Japanese culture. In recent years, high-tech innovations have turned the Japanese bathroom into a showcase for Japan’s unparalleled levels of comfort and convenience.

Japan’s Super Stationery

Revolutionary new Japanese stationery appliances have dramatically boosted the efficiency of routine office tasks. New products embodying Japan’s distinctive traditions of innovative craftsmanship have captured the imaginations of people around the world.

The Japanese Chairs With the Magic Touch

"Massage chairs" providing soothing massages for tired muscles are now available in a new range of stylish, sophisticated hi-tech models suitable for use in the home.

Well Equipped for Cooking

The rich variety of different cuisines enjoyed in Japan is reflected in the wide range of cooking utensils that can be found in most Japanese homes, from items familiar to generations of Japanese to the latest hi-tech devices.

Japan's Platform-Side Shopping Malls

New railway station shopping malls suited to the active lifestyles of Japanese people are rapidly becoming a part of everyday life, making life in Japan more comfortable and convenient than ever.

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Convenient Delivery Services in Japan

Remarkably convenient delivery services are one of the many unique services that make daily life in Japan so convenient.

Gorgeous Gadgets for Girls on the Go

Portable electronic gadgets such as electric toothbrushes and massagers are popular among working women in their twenties and thirties. These stylish new devices are helping busy young women to look their best—wherever their schedules take them.

Men in the Teahouse

The tea ceremony, known in Japanese as sado or chanoyu, has been regarded as an art that is largely preferred by women. In a developing trend, however, a growing number of men are stopping by tea ceremony salons on their way home from work.

Hotpots for Health and Beauty

No dish is better suited to Japan's cold winter nights than the nabe, or hotpot. Enjoying a huge wave of popularity at the moment are several new types of nabe with soups containing collagen, soymilk, or tomatoes.

Transforming Trucks

Innovative trucks have been hitting the roads of Japan recently, sporting trailers that have been converted for use as restaurants, offices, and other purposes. Their mobility gives them the advantage of being able to take their services to customers.

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