Plus size Fashion Magazine

In March 2013 a fashion magazine called “la farfa” exclusively for plus size girls was launched in Japan. It brings the latest dressing and beauty tips to those who find it hard to dress well because of overweight. Those who are in the size of “LL to XXL” are eligible to be the models in this magazine. Big size girls can also be fashionistas!

Ieyasukun of Hamamatsu City

Many prefectures in Japan created its own mascot figure to promote its local culture, policy and products. The mascot figure of Hamamatsu city is Ieyasukun. In the April this year the shopping site of ieyasukun is formally launched selling a wide array of products made in Hamamatsu. Ieyasukun is taken from the famous Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, it is believed the warrior spirit of Ieyasu is able to empower people with strength and stamina.  www.ieyasukun.jp

100 Yen Shopping Mall

Many prefectures in Japan regularly hold the 100 Yen Shopping Festival aim to attract customers in times of business slump or slow season. During the festival, all the shops in the shopping mall will set up a 100 yen corner. It is seen to be an effective way to create traffic, because if customers are kept for longer hours, it is more likely that they will spend more in shopping. Last year in September in Otsushi 100 Yen shopping festival shoppers were excited to get real diamond in the size of 0.01 carat with just 100 yen,  the mini-sized diamonds were sold out in 30 minutes.

The schedule in November 2013 is as follow:

14 December 2013 
Kumamoto Prefecture Amakusa City  
熊本県天草市

For enquiries: 0233-29-2279

Cup Noodle Museum

Cup Noodle is one of the signature inventions of Japan in the twentieth century. In Yokohama there is a Cup Noodle Museum which tell the story of the birth of Cup Noodle. Visitors can experience all the processes in making cup noodle in the simulation factory. In another corner visitors can create their own cup noodle by selecting 4 toppings from the 12 ingredients and their favorite soup. The museum is very popular, visitors are advised to make their booking first.  http://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/

Korean Department Store in Shin-Okubo

A department store featuring exclusive brands from Korea in cosmetics, clothing, shoes, accessories was opened in Shin-Okubo since 2011. There are over 600 different types of cosmetics for customers to pick and choose. Customers are free to try and test the products before going to the cashier. Another special thing about this department store is there is a self-service corner for customers to make their own coffee, this is also for free. This new concept in retailing is sure to enhance your shopping experience.

http://www.koridepa.com/

Vegan Cake

Now cakes not only have the flavour of butter, there are also the flavours of Japanese radish, bell pepper, nanohana, celery etc. These vegan cakes (野菜ケーキ) contain less calories will help you to control body weight, the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants contain in the vegetables can help you to fight infection and numerous diseases.

Lighting Show in Toshimaen

Toshimaen in Tokyo is now holding the lighting show until  7^th April 2013. The setting is modeled on Las Vegas old town. The light show integrates with music is pleasing to the eye will enchant the children, elderly and your girlfriend.  http://www.toshimaen.co.jp/event/season.html