[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Typically known as sake, this popular fermented Japanese rice drink is actually known as 'nihonshu' in Japan. Nihonshu is also a general term for alcohol in Japan, which translates to 'Japanese alcohol'. Like whisky or wine, there are different...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Rice is not only a staple food in Asia, but it also has many skin-beautifying properties that can be found in skincare. One of our best-sellers, Rice Face Mask contains 4 types of Japanese rice-derived ingredients to help achieve...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] We are here to tell you why soap bars should be on your next skincare shopping list! Read on to receive 15% off S-LABO products. 1) SOAP BARS ARE NOT FILLED WITH BACTERIA Soap bars are hygienic and safe to...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] It was a breezy autumn afternoon when we travelled to the small town of Hirose where we visited Mr Takashi Amano, the 5th generation of Amano Kouya Indigo Dye (天野组屋) for a chat. We were warmly greeted by Takashi-san...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just received your invitation to a new house warming and freting over what to gift to get the new home owners? Fear not, check out the list of products we have prepared for you to impress those new...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]J-Beauty believes in minimal yet quality products to maintain a healthy, moisturised skin regardless of age. Using fermented Plum Flowers as its primary ingredient, Japanese skin care brand – MeDu, offers an easy but effective skin care routine...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [1] Origin of Indigo in Japan history Indigo dye has its roots in ancient Japanese history. The oldest indigo-dyed cloth in Japan is kept in the Shoso-in treasure house of Todai-ji temple in Nara, which dates back to the...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Traditional Japanese crafts has come a long way. Dating back thousands of years, Japanese crafts have included pottery, calligraphy, textile and many more. Groups of craftsmen and artisans are still keeping the tradition alive with techniques passed down...