Dec 15, 2016 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment
Everybody needs some good music, even on chilly, snowy winter. Warm yourself up this season by listening to Bunkalabo’s favorite winter and Christmas soundtracks. Christmas Eve (Tatsuro Yamashita, 1983) Christmas Eve is a classic and famous song for Christmas season...
Dec 13, 2016 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment
From hair and skin care to make up, ever wonder what kind of cosmetics are being used and loved by Japanese celebrities? Here are some of their recommendations. L’oreal Paris Elseve Extraordinary Oil Shampoo Product description: Enriched with 6 oily flower extracts,...
Dec 10, 2016 | Global Culture
EXO, one of the most popular korean boybands, has just released their second Japanese album titled Coming Over. The album will consist of three new songs including Coming Over. It has nine different cover photos of each group member. You can order their CDs at...
Dec 10, 2016 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment
New year means new fuyu dorama or winter dorama on TV. Be sure to watch Bunkalabo’s dorama recommendation as compiled below! Quartet (TBS, every Tuesday at 10 PM. Cast: Takako Matsu, Hikari Matsushima, Issei Takahashi, Ryuhei Matsuda. Screenplay: Yuji Sakamoto) ...
Dec 10, 2016 | Products and Services in Japan
Planning to have a playdate with other mamas? If you live in or near Yokohama area, you can visit Mama’s Cafe CotLon in Ofuna. The cafe is situated within six-minutes walking distance from the Ofuna Station. Even though this cafe is relatively small but it is...
Dec 10, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice, Products and Services in Japan
A tatami (畳) is a type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms. You may have at least one tatami room (washitsu) in your apartment or house. When you move to your apartment or house, your housing agency or the house owner may not tell...
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