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2022’s collection of Hawaiian shirts and more highlights designs based on Ghibli classics Princess Mononoke and Porco Rosso.
The new “Obi de Boots iki” line of footwear represents a modern take on traditional styling.
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This crowdfunding effort is for anyone who wants to recline at home in the luxury of a silky onsen yukata.
As a high ranking anti-terrorist agent in my fantasies off-time I’m often attacked by knife wielding maniacs. This is why when I read Gigazine’s coverage of the recent Special Equipment Exhibition & Conference for Anti-Terrorism (SEECAT) 2012 in Tokyo I saw something that really piqued my interest.
On display at the Tanizawa Corp. booth was a sporty looking sweater that also prevents damage from knife slashes. It could be the most comfy looking piece of armor I’ve seen.
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