Walk into any convenience store or pharmacy in Japan and you’ll likely find Gatsby deodorant and hairstyling products in the toiletry section. Gatsby is a maker of beauty care products, specifically for men, and is owned by Osaka based Mandom Corp. So how does Gatsby Gold deodorant fair against its Gillette and Mennen counterparts? Gatsby Gold has a pleasant fragrance, but one that diminishes ...

I’m pretty sure I’m going to get one of each of these belts! These checkered studded belts list for around $60 and come in a variety of bright and glittery colors. Low Life of London, as their label is called, serves a punk-rock inspired crowd, and has many of their products worn by musicians, artists and professional skateboarders. With so much dark denim being worn these days, it’s nice t...

The Japanese are infatuated with their bags. Everywhere you go, you’ll see Japanese of every class, occupation and gender with stylish bags in their hands and on their shoulders. Having some of the best and most used public transit systems at their disposal, Japanese bag culture grew out of the need to lug around the day’s items in lieu of driving a car. Whether commuting to work or out for s...

I never really got how Casio could sell the G-Shock in Japan. A lot of their watches reminds me of the stuff I grew up wearing, like the iconic Timex Ironman, which basically resembled a hideous plastic stopwatch strapped to the wrist. So in these past few years, every time that I’d see an ad campaign for a new G-Shock model, I’d shake my head in disbelief that Casio could sell such a thing. ...

Trust your masculinity? Then it’s time to consider a man-bag! This classy Boston-style bag from Boycott resembles more of a stylish gym bag than a ‘handbag’, as some people might stubbornly call it. With the usual attention to details, like side pockets for your gadgets and a large zipper for easy access to your stuff, this bag is not only meant to compliment your savvy looks but also be hi...