Intro for those who are new...

Welcome to my blog which shows you some of the interesting and crazy things I found in Japan. Sometimes they might seem offensive, other times tacky but mostly you will get a good laugh and an interesting story. If you have never been to Japan or if you live there, there is always something new to discover.

In this blog I don't mean to criticize or look down on another culture. I am simply expressing how I feel and what I see when I come across things. Also, though the title says 'Only in Japan' in no way am I saying that the following things are exclusively found in Japan (though that may be the case for certain things). It is more of a thought to myself whenever I see something I didn't expect.

Showing posts with label stores. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stores. Show all posts

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Would you buy anything SWEATY?

How about sweaty socks?
What really attracts you to a shop? Is it the brand name? The merchandise display? Location? Well what this store was hoping for is people who love sweat! One thing to note is that this is not a sports shop. If it sold Nike or Adidas sports wear maybe Sweat would be a catchy way to get people to shop here. But this shop sells home goods, accessories and other interior decorations and clothes.  Want a salad bowl from Sweat? How about a Sweat basket? No, maybe a personalized Sweat Underwear set? Sweat is all over it! They have everything you'd need. If you are ever in Aeon Jusco Mall in Japan, be sure to check them out. But don't run, you might break a sweat.
Only in Japan...
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Monday, March 21, 2011

Pretty in Pink!

Established in 1952 by Barbie
No, this is not a photo with trick lighting. This pink monstrosity really is a chain store in Aeon Jusco malls across Japan.  This is not a candy store. This is not a kids shop. This is an adult woman's fashion and accessory shop. 
Not all clothing shops in Japan look like this. But I am pretty sure these extremely bright, eye sores are more common only in Japan.  Japanese girls love pink. It is "kawaii!" so where there is a demand there must be a supply.  Who knows maybe I might end up getting pink fluffy slippers and join the kawaii crowd.

Only in Japan...
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