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Product/Gadget/2/10/2026
A Charger Is a Tool for Buying "Time." The Golf-Ball-Sized "Anker Nano II" Powers Your Laptop.
Written by Jin Fujisaki / Is that "small white sugar-cube" charger that came with your old iPhone still plugged into an outlet at home?
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
Throw Away Your Coasters. Bodum's Glasses Are Magical Vessels That Never Sweat.
When you're sipping an iced coffee packed with ice cubes or a cold beer, the surface of the glass becomes covered with droplets of condensation.
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
No gasket, yet leak-proof. The "Nalgene Bottle" eliminates every water bottle frustration.
Written by Jin Fujisaki / The water bottle (my bottle) you use every day. It's eco-friendly and saves money, but it has one fatal flaw.
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
A Bag Built to Carry Ice. The L.L.Bean Tote Stands on Its Own — A Lifetime Companion.
Grocery shopping, weekend camping trips, or a run to the laundromat. Are you still using a flimsy nylon eco-bag or a cheap cloth tote?
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
A Flashlight the Size of a Magic Marker. How "Goal Zero" Is Rewriting the Rules of Disaster Prep and Camping.
Written by Jin Fujisaki / That huge D-cell flashlight you bought "just in case." When the power actually goes out, can you remember where it is right away?
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
Just Socks? Think Again — Germany's "FALKE" Reinvents How You Walk With Asymmetric Design.
What kind of socks are you wearing today? Probably some unremarkable cotton tubes from a "3 pairs for 1,000 yen" pack at a discount store.
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
Tired of Smartwatches? The G-SHOCK Is the Ultimate Companion — No Charging, No Notifications Required.
Smartwatches like the Apple Watch and Pixel Watch are convenient. They track your health, display your notifications...
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
No Lighter Required. With "hibi," Just Strike a Match and Set Off on a 10-Minute Journey.
"I want to change the air in my room." "I want to relax." Have you ever bought aromas or incense with those thoughts in mind, only to give up because you...
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
A T-Shirt Isn't Disposable. The "Hanes Beefy-T" Is a Shirt That Only Gets Stronger With Every Wash.
You wash your favorite T-shirt a few times during the summer, only to find the neckline sagging and stretched out of shape.
Product/Stationery/2/10/2026
Breaking down the fountain pen barrier. The "LAMY Safari" is a tool you clip to your jeans and take anywhere.
Do your hands tire quickly when writing with a ballpoint pen, or does your handwriting get messy? It might be because you're unconsciously pressing down...
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
The Myth That Sandals Are Tiring: Birkenstocks Are Orthotic Devices That Mold to You the More You Wear Them
When summer rolls around, you start wanting to slip into a pair of open, breezy sandals. But have you ever spent the day walking around in flimsy...
Product/Lifestyle/2/10/2026
The End of Disposable Frying Pans: LODGE Is a Block of Iron That Will Last for Generations
Non-stick coated pans (like Teflon) are convenient. But no matter how carefully you treat them, after a few years the coating peels and food starts to stick.