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Japanese schoolgirls: Cute, flirty, vulnerable psycho killers

In his book "Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential" Brian Ashcraft discovers that this ostensibly defenseless demographic is considerably more powerful and influential than you might think
Japanese schoolgirls: Cute, flirty, vulnerable psycho killers

Pass the Baton: The most random recycling shop in Tokyo?

Pass the Baton, a “new recycle” shop combining consignment, antiques, imperfections, and new items made from scraps or slightly-flawed bits and bobs.
Pass the Baton: The most random recycling shop in Tokyo?

Secrets of a Miss Universe maker

Ines Ligron, the beauty expert behind Japan's success in recent Miss Universe pageants, reveals how compliments, wigs and being in love can help a Japanese girl blossom
Secrets of a Miss Universe maker

10 cool business traveler gadgets

Part practical, part frivolous, these gadgets should find a way into your carry-on baggage
10 cool business traveler gadgets

Latest Japanese toy follows a tradition of masking the sound of women in the toilet

"Japanese people are very sensitive to sound", which is why some women feel shy about others hearing their business in the bathroom.
The sound of a princess -- on the loo

8 great websites for Asian electronics and gadgets

For all those ultra-cool Asian electronics and quirky gadgets, here are the best websites that ship internationally
8 great websites for Asian electronics and gadgets
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Japanese schoolgirls: Cute, flirty, vulnerable psycho killers

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In his book "Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential" Brian Ashcraft discovers that this 'cutest' of demographics is considerably more powerful than you might think
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Japanese photo booths widen eyes for extra cute effect

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AKB48 breast mouse pads are in high demand, but management is miffed

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