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Japan, which is nothing if not innovative when it comes to fashion, has a huge number of different fashion magazines that cater to a wide range of discerning fashionistas. There are many different subcultures each with their own unique style, all of which also have magazines that are specifically tailored to them. A lot of magazines are printed on quality paper, and some will even include a special item inside just for their readers along with each issue. Here is a list of some magazines to get you started on your own Japanese fashion journey.

Popular Japanese Magazines for Women

KERA – Featuring Harajuku, Gothic Lolita, and everything ‘Kawaii’, this magazine has great insight into Japanese street fashion. It captures the interest of many diverse readers and it’s well-suited for somebody unique who likes a bold statement. It’s also enjoyed by foreigners who admire Japanese alternative fashion.

Zipper – the number one Harajuku style fashion and culture magazine. Zipper’s fun pop mix attracts readers its readers in their teens and twenties. Similar to KERA, they also offer alternative fashion but with a more casual street touch.

CUTiE – a girly magazine focusing on the ‘J-POP’ look. Each issue incorporates mix & match, hybrid, and street fashion, taking inspiration from different styles rather than focusing solely on mainstream trends.

Seventeen – One of the popular magazines aimed for teenagers, this magazine is based on the American version of Seventeen. It features teen models as well as upcoming models, and it centers on a style that is cute and casual while still being trendy. In addition, this magazine also has advice and tips for teenagers, so it is a definite hit with its readers.

Popteen – Also for teens, but featuring more girly cute fashion than Seventeen does. Popteen is also popular source for ‘gyaru’ fashion and is a great magazine for beginner ‘gals.’ They also offer makeup and hair tips to go along the seasonal fashion, a very sweet and girly touch.

– Another top magazine that is perfect for the adult-gal look. It’s great for 20 year-olds who aspire to be girly and elegant-sexy. In addition to seasonal fashion, hair and makeup tips, ViVi also covers some entertainment news. It features a lot ‘hafu’(biracial, half-Japanese) models and put emphasis on mixing and matching clothes to create various unique looks.

Sweet – Is currently the top selling fashion magazine geared towards 20-something year old females who enjoy current mainstream fashion. It appeals to the more casual, stylish girl who likes to spend a bit of money. Their concept is casual ‘adult girly,’ meaning being stylish without being too youthful. Each issue comes with a cute present!

Jelly – An adult gyaru magazine for readers in their late teens to late 20’s. While being trendy and girly, it also aims to be cool. It’s the magazine for adult girls who want to be a ‘cool gal’ while still being casual. It does not follow too closely to mainstream fashion, so it’s a good read for those who want to be unique.

Can Cam – This magazine is very popular among office ladies and university women who strive to be leaders. It’s a magazine that showcases femininity without the overly sexy appeal; a very ‘mote kei’ fashion sense. They have a lot of different outfits every issue and mix and match inexpensive items with some luxury accessories.

VERY – Perfect for the conservative lady with very mainstream fashion geared toward women in their 30’s. Very portrays women as strong and gentle with all around beauty. It includes articles on interior decoration as well as food culture, which are a hit with family-oriented women.

FUDGE – A self-proclaimed “new type fashion magazine for girls,” FUDGE is a magazine for 20~30 something year-old women. It’s rich in content that expands beyond fashion, dipping into movies, arts, and music. It has a more international approach to fashion than is typical, creating a more high fashion, global gal look. Fudge features many foreign models and is great for women preferring more adult and boyish look that is still cute.

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POPEYE – Currently the top ranking fashion for men, Popeye calls itself “the magazine for city boys”. It’s a magazine for men in their 20’s who like to be casual and stylish, and it is designed with an urban feel that fits its slogan. The magazine covers a wide range of topics including fashion, cars, sports, travel, and music. It’s equivalent to the“streetwear” and “hype beast” fashion now popular in the West.

FINEBOYS – Like the name indicates, it’s the top magazine focusing on a well-defined, clean and simple look. It appeals to college students who want to incorporate the latest trends but for a low price. It revolves around the ideal of a “fresh faced” look. They usually have entertainment news and a lot of times, a star from Johnny’s Talent Agency (which has introduced some of Japan’s most famous faces throughout the years) graces the cover.

Men’s Joker

Men’s Joker – Using many basic styles of clothing, Men’s Joker aspires to create the fashion of an off day Hollywood star. This magazine is for the 20’s~30’s year old male who aims to be stylish but low key. Nothing here is too extreme; this magazine features fashion that is safe for an all-around guy.

Men’s Non-no

Men’s Non-no – This magazine highlights the type of fashion you can see passing by a boutique, absolutely unique and with great attention to detail. This is a must have magazine for the serious fashionista as it includes many styling tips from real world professionals. Men’s Non-no has a wonderful combination of both high end and affordable wear.

Safari – Aimed toward the 30～40 year-old reader, this distinct magazine features A-list celebrities and covers a lot of overseas trends, especially tapping into LA style. With this in mind, it should be especially cool for denim enthusiasts! Safari likes to show an easy going surfer or wilderness lifestyle, portraying fashion itself as a journey meant to be savored and enjoyed.

SENSE – This is the magazine where street clothes meet high end fashion. Going above and beyond in highlighting every aspect of luxury fashion, Sense features a lot of influential high end brands and icons. SENSE aims to give men a sense of masculinity and coolness; it is perfect for men between the ages of 20-40 something.

The Japanese are Fashion Fanatics!

When it comes to fashion, the Japanese don’t joke around. They take it seriously enough that even their magazines are known for outstanding designs and quality photography. It’s simply stunning to see the vast variety of fashions exploding within Japan. There is a niche suited for all types of fashion and tons of magazines catering to each one. So if you are interested in Japanese fashion, pick up a copy or two and dive in soon! If you’re on a budget but still want to buy Japanese magazines, you might want to try Yahoo Auctions for old back issues that can help you whet your Japanese fashion appetite. Happy hunting!

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As recently reported , Tokyo-based magazine The New Order is expanding, seeking to stretch its-already impressive reach beyond the boundaries of ahead-of-the-curve boutiques. As such, it’s timely to look at the other publications based in Japan that are content to stay sequestered in the island nation, comfortably growing in an era where print media in the West is suffering from declining subscription counts and attempting to digitize all content. We last rounded up the best male fashion Japanese publications in 2015 and in the past four years, several have gone defunct or slipped from the majority of Japanese magazine racks.

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Niijima: a tokyo surf safari.

Think of an island surrounded by clear blue water, white sand beaches and long stretches of empty coastline. Picture lush green mountains sloping down to the water’s edge. Thinking Tokyo? Probably not, but tucked away in a magical corner of Tokyo is an island called Niijima.

Niijima is a small dot on the map 88 nautical miles south of downtown Tokyo, yet with densely forested hills, friendly locals and the scent of the sea riding in the wind; it feels as if you are thousands of miles from one of the world’s largest cities. The island is actually part of the Izu Honto, a group of seven islands under the jurisdiction of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Niijima is a great place for a weekend getaway. Among surfers, it’s known for its waves. After seeing a Japanese surfer’s eyes light up every time the island’s name is mentioned, followed by stories of great waves, white sand beaches and clear blue water, my girlfriend Alicia and I decided we had to go.

We jumped a hydra-foil at Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo and, less than three hours later, we pulled up to Niijima. There is an overnight ferry for half the price, but it only runs during summer, so this was not an option.

Surfers should note there is a ¥1,000 fee per surfboard. We strapped two boards together and convinced the ticket master it was only one fee, but on the return journey our cunning plan failed, so you may want to try stuffing your boards in one large travel bag.

When you arrive on Niijima, two things strike you: How quiet the little port is and how the rich green surroundings blend with the blue sea. Small rocky islands are scattered off to the south, and rugged looking mountains extend along the island to the north. The highest peak, Mt. Miyatsuka, stands just 432 meters high.

The tourist information office at the end of the pier helped us book into a minshuku but advised it is best to book ahead in summer. The old woman who owns our place laughed as she explained things to us in a mix of Japanese and English.

She was especially proud to show us photos of Andy Irons, a top professional surfer, who had stayed there. Free bicycles were available and we soon found they were the perfect way to leisurely explore the island like the locals. You can also hire bikes in the village, a good option since it’s an hour walk from the free campsite to the local hot spring.

Surfboards in hand, we biked across the island to Habushiura, the main surfing beach. We arrived at the long arcing beach to the sight of almost pure white sand, idyllic blue water and—best of all—waves. There were waist-high waves, an offshore wind and no one surfing.

A post card perfect beach, technically in Tokyo, with no one in the water. Amazing! By the time we got in, a few local surfers had joined us, and we were actually happy to have some company waiting between waves.

SIMPLE PLEASURES

After a long surf on Niijima, there is only one place to go – Yonohama Onsen. We peddled over and were greeted by a sign in Japanese, English and Spanish asking, that we remove our wetsuits before bathing. Damn, I was really looking forward to that rush of hot water as I peeled off my wetsuit, yet nothing could detract from the pleasure of this free, outdoor hot spring in such a magnificent setting.

Yunohama Onsen is a nice mix of man and nature. Soaking in the natural onsen, with the sound of the waves lapping the cliffs below and the view of the green hills and nearby islands as the sun sets, is enjoyed in a majestic Greek-style building, complete with fallen archways and raised rock pools at different levels that catch the hot water at varying temperatures as you relax. As we kicked back and let the water warm our souls, we pondered Niijima’s simple pleasures.

ISLAND PERFECTION

That night a storm blew in from the southeast. We expected Habushiura to become a stormy cauldron of wind and waves, but island perfection prevailed. By morning the wind was blowing offshore and fanning head high waves as they reeled off. At one point, I looked down the beach and could see three barrelling waves all breaking in empty perfection.

The waves hitting Habushiura were fast and breaking close to the shore. Fast, hollow shore breaks aren’t my favorite type of wave, but I couldn’t pass up the empty waves, so I had a go. Habushiura won that round of man versus ocean.

The northern end of the island is far less populated and a great place to hike or seek solitude. It’s also home to Awaiiura, a right hand point break we had heard about. A point wave offers a long ride and is generally easy to paddle out to. Evidently, it’s not as easy to peddle to. We soon discovered bicycles were not allowed in the only tunnel to that part of the island.

And it’s a long tunnel. If you were to walk or cycle, the lack of oxygen and the exhaust fumes could be toxic. There is a free local bus three times a day that doesn’t allow surfboards, so the only other options for surfers are taxi or flagging down a willing local heading that way. We couldn’t find either, but a friendly local found us. He took time out of his day to take us to some rocks at the northern end of Habushiura Beach that formed a quality, peeling wave we surfed alone all afternoon.

Later that day, he came roaring past in his truck and stopped. We got off our bikes thinking something was wrong, but he just went over to the vending machine, bought a couple of drinks for us and then insisted we meet him later that night at Bar Kolumbo for karaoke. For us, Niijima seemed like a place where random acts of kindness occurred all the time.

The next day the waves were small, but we had another solitary surf at Habushiura. By afternoon they were even smaller, so we decided to take a stroll down the beach past high, sandstone cliffs eroded over time by wind and water into a complex pattern of crevices and cracks.

Along the way, we came across some surfers at a point curiously named “Secret” since the spot is on every surf map and has a signpost pointing toward the car park. At Secret there are rocky outcrops that form a rock-and-sand-bottomed reef extending off a small headland creating nice left and right waves.

Secret seems to pick up a bit more swell than most places, so on a small day it may be your best bet. If you walk far enough, you are rewarded with a view of Jinaijima, an uninhabited island. You may even have a beach all to yourself.

LOCAL HOSPITALITY

No matter what time we visited the onsen, there were a few old timers catching up on local gossip. We didn’t understand much of what was said, but we definitely heard it. It seemed like the descriptions of old Japan I’d read where the onsen was a focal point of the community. We’ll remember the local hospitality as much as the surfing. We were met with friendly greetings whereever we rode and were invited to eat with people several times.

On one occasion, a local shop owner down by the port smilingly motioned us into his ramshackle souvenir store. He was as disinterested in his shop as we were but wanted us to share a meal with him.

At the back of the store bubbling away was a pan full of pork and udon. He lit a grill and threw on some kusaya (Nijima’s specialty of dried fish soaked in brine). It was only 10 a.m., but he kept offering us beer and appeared puzzled when we declined. We met an Australian couple in the campground later who had a similar experience with the guy.

The last day the waves were too small at Habushiura, so we tried Secret. We found a much shorter route via a set of stairs on the road heading south between the airport and the beach. While we were checking the surf, a local farmer pulled up and offered us breakfast. It actually looked like his lunch, so we asked to make sure, but he said he could always get more. And with a “ ja mata ,” he drove off.

Niijima has surf options for most swell-and-wind combinations, so it’s worth looking around. The island can also turn on some big waves in typhoon season, but be prepared to wait it out, as ferries don’t run in rough seas.

We were lucky to score Niijima at a peaceful time but were told repeatedly the entire ferry unloads at the island in summer, and we saw photos of the packed campsite. Yet even at peak season there is still potential to find uncrowded places, as long you are prepared to look a bit further and do some walking or peddling.

NIIJIMA ESSENTIALS

NIIJIMA FACTS Area: 27.77 square kilometers Population: 2,500 (April, 2008) Distance from Tokyo: 163 kilometers Official Website: www.niijima.com

GETTING THERE By Sea: 2 hours, 50 minutes (high-speed boat) or 10 hours, 35 minutes (large passenger ferry) from Takeshiba, Tokyo. Web: www.tokaikisen.co.jp (Japanese only). By Air: 35 minutes from Chofu Airport, Tokyo. (New Central Air Service)

ACCOMMODATIONS Niijima has one hotel, a few ryokan and more than 200 minshuku . Most minshuku offer a good deal with breakfast and dinner included. Call the Tourist Information Center for reservations. Tel: (04992) 5-0048. SURF FORECASTS Magic Seaweed: www.magicseaweed.com Wavehunters: www.wavehuntersjapan.com Beach Combing Magazine: www.bcm-surfpatrol.com

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Gotemba Theme park

Fuji Safari Park

Fuji Safari Park, located by the foot of Mount Fuji, is the largest safari park in Japan. The park is divided into the Safari Zone and the Fureai Zone. In the Safari Zone, larger wild animals, like lions and tigers, roam freely. You can tour through the safari zone in the busses provided, or you can drive your own car into the area. The Fureai Zone is an interactive area, where you can pet animals like llamas and capybaras.

Basic Information

From Shinjuku Station 【Shinjuku Sta.】Odakyu Romance Car Limited Express / for Hakone →【Gotemba Sta.】Fujikyu Local Bus / for Jurigi or Gurinpa →【Fuji Safari Park Bus Stop】
From Tokyo Station 【Tokyo Sta.】JR Chuo Line Rapid Service / for Shinjuku →【Shinjuku Sta.】Odakyu Romance Car Limited Express / for Hakone →【Gotemba Sta.】Fujikyu Local Bus / for Jurigi or Gurinpa →【Fuji Safari Park Bus Stop】
From Shizuoka Station 【Shizuoka Sta.】JR Tokaido Main Line / for Atami →【Numazu Sta.】JR Gotemba Line / for Gotemba →【Gotemba Sta.】Fujikyu Local Bus / for Jurigi or Gurinpa →【Fuji Safari Park Bus Stop】

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Mie < Nabana no Sato / Suzuka

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Night Views & Illuminations

Shizuoka < Gotemba

Fuji Safari Park: Super Up-Close to Animals at Mt. Fuji's Animal Park! Fuji Safari Park is Japan's largest Safari Park, located by Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture. This article shows all the things you can do at Fuji Safari Park, as you interact with the over 50 species that include lions, cheetahs & zebras!

Aquariums, Zoos, Botanical Gardens

Shizuoka < Izu Peninsula

Izu Shaboten Zoo: Capybara Baths & a Succulent Wonderland Izu Shaboten Zoo, in the city of Ito, Shizuoka prefecture, is a park with a variety of animals and over 1,500 species of succulents from all over the world, including a great number of cacti. This is also the only place in the world where you can g

Hot Springs, Public Baths

Aichi < South Aichi

Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park Entrance Gate

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Theme Parks