Japanese tradition said, if one folds 1000 origami cranes one’s wish for health will be granted. This is a true story that have made me blue all of the sudden… Sadako Sasaki lived one mile from ground zero when the American military dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima. She was two years old. In late [...]

Moleskine and Books Kinokuniya Singapore present “My Moleskine Nô To*”, a window of creativity celebrating today’s nomadism: from recollection, memories and personal journeys into Japan’s contemporary culture, a truly inventive and original escapade. My Moleskine Nô To* Exhibition Date : April 6th, 2009 (Monday) – May 8th, 2009 (Friday) Venue : Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store [...]

The debate over junk food is never-ending. You’ll want to hate them, but you can’t resist to love them at the same time. You know how baaad it is for your body, especially after watching Supersize Me. For those of you who haven’t watched it, better don’t, you wouldn’t want to touch junk foods for [...]

Must have stationeries #5: Desk clock Make every second counts by having a pleasant design desk clock as your desktop accessories. Which model suits you the best? 1.Hourglass shaped desk clock by David Dear: handsome desk display that you would want to show off proudly on your desk 2. Wooden LED Clock by Kouji Iwasaki: [...]

The word “koi” comes from Japanese, simply meaning “carp.” It includes both the dull grey fish and the brightly colored varieties. A homophone of koi means “love, affection” and koi are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan. Koi tattoos have become a popular trend in North America. These Koi fish are very friendly, [...]