Grooming
Hair products, body care and everyday grooming — much of it Japanese drugstore stuff.
Listerine Original in Japan: Why I Use the Harsh One
Nobody tells you that you have bad breath. I use Listerine Original — the strong, un-sweet one — as a daily thing before meeting people. Why I prefer it to the milder versions sold in Japan.
Men's Bioré ONE in Japan: Does One Bottle for Hair, Face and Body Actually Work?
A Japanese drugstore all-in-one wash for hair, face and body. I've used it as my only shower product for a long time — here's how it holds up, and who it isn't for.
Yanagiya J Ultra Hard: A Cheap, Strong Hair Gel You Can Actually Find in Japan
I used GATSBY and Mandom gels for years, then switched to a big cheap tub of Yanagiya gel from Amazon Japan. Hold, texture, how I apply it, and the one real downside.
