Ahhh ~ The white snow, the decoration lights, girls in mini skirts still…
Wait! Girls in Mini skirts? In a weather that is below five degree Celsius?
I am not joking ladies and gents. Japanese school girls still wear mini skirts during the brutal winter weather, and they are not shivering as they walk by.
I thought they were made out of steel, until I went to the Japanese drug stores and see many little “aides” one can use during winter ~ And now I want to spill some of those secrets to make your winter travel in Japan just a little better ^_^ (If you click on the photos you will see the enlarged versions too!)
1. Disposable Sticky Hot Pads
Yes! They sell tons of different disposable hot pads at the drug stores in Japan. Those pads claim to reach about 40 degrees Celsius, some lasts 24 hours.
Many girls stick a pad or two on their skirts in the inside, some stick it in their boots to keep their legs warm. I just like to hold one in my hand to keep my hands warm. If you have sensitive skin, please test one out first. I do not recommend sleeping with those sticking on your shirt. I tried that before and my stomach turned bright red like I got branded since I was sleeping on my stomach (and woke up sweating too, not very sexy).
2. Anti-Static Spray
Ouch! Ouch! I cringe when I touch a metal door handle in Japan. Because the weather in Japan is very very dry, statics happen every time I touch the door, the windows, and every other thing I can touch….
I was smiling when I found their anti-static spray in their supermarket right around the area where they sell the clothing detergents. It was like a gift from God, and I spray it religiously on my clothes before I wear them. (Note* In my experience, wool, cashmere, nylon clothing are also more prone to statics)
If you have sensitive skin, test on only a small part of the clothing first!
3. Mmm, Warm Eye Pads
Tired from walking around all day? Want to take a nap and relax?
I found this amazing disposable warm eye pad, perfect for napping in winter weather.
The eye pads has several “flavors” like lavender, chamomile….so far I like the smell of chamomile the best! You simple just open the package, hook the sides onto your ears with the purple side facing out, then you are ready for a relaxing nap! (I think my Tama-chan enjoys the eye pads too!)
4. Armpit Pads
Ipad, Eyepad, now Armpit pads (Pad is the new “it” I guess).
This is one thing very useful during winter and summer. Normally I wear a lot clothing during winter, like a shirt, a sweater, then a jacket. However, when I start running in my winter outfit or when I walk into a heated room, I start to sweat. Yes, sweat marks can be embarrassing, and especially awful when you take off your jacket and you feel that chilling breeze blowing by your armpits.
Well, Japanese invented armpit pads. Just simple open the package, peel of that pad, and stick in on the inside of your shirt where your armpit would be, then there ~ the pad will soak up all the sweat for you. No more blushing moments when your take off your jacket or raise your hand next time!
Have you found little things that make your winter travel a lot easier? Please share the goods so we can stop shivering =D
Japan never stop fascinate me 😀
Very interesting country & Society indeed! I got addicted to visiting their supermarkets and drugstores because they offer so many new products every season @_@
Somehow I don’t think the mini-skirt tip is for me, but I appreciate the information 😉
I guess for guys the Scots will find this tip more helpful =D
Good reply about the Scotts. I love the hot patches, I’d stick them all over my clothing. Japan is so neat.
I was thinking about sticking it everywhere too! But usually one is enough for me XD
hahaha! these are cool…
Summer ones will be awesome! They have so many things to help you get through the summer heat ^^
Armpit pads? They seem to think of everything!
Their culture is very detail oriented, as they are usually very very picky about everything.
How cruel that they have to wear skirts in winter!
They are probably use it since they live there for the whole life. I see a LOT of girls standing in the dark corners & bathrooms of the train station pulling up their skirts up more after school (it is suppose to be knee length in school).
They used to do that in S.Korea too, interesting how they keep warm, but you think a pair of warm pants would be an easier solution.
Actually I think a lot of girls in Japan prefer to wear skirts. Fashion Magazines there even have detailed guides on which school has the best girls uniform, and how to accessorize your uniform to make it look cute XD
The miniskirt info is hilarious. The rest is really good info also. I think my wife would go crazy over the eye pads. Maybe we can call these the “eyePad 3”.
XD Thank you! I still remember when Ipad first announced its name…all my friends and I looked at each other with a face, and now “pads” is a trend in different forms and different parts of our lives now.
Very interesting! Can’t believe the miniskirts though – haven’t they heard of tights and leggings?
I think it depends on the school’s dress code whether they can wear leggings or not. Some high school girls just want to show their legs XD I am not “man” enough to do that though, I depend heavily on leggings. (They sell tights that claims to raise body temperature too!)
Ooooh, warm eye pads sound delightful!
I know right? I always buy several boxes of those and bring them back to USA =) (but cannot be stored in your carry-on bag onto the airplane).
What great ideas! I don’t live in Japan, but can’t wait to try and find those heat pads for here in the Pacific NW of the U.S. This was a fun blog post!
Thank you =D I searched Amazon, and looks like they have something similar!!
How interesting!!
Learning about other people’s tricks is my favorite XDD
Why don’t they just wear tights?!!
Haha ~ They are high school girls/teenagers. They want to show off some skin and be attractive =D Showing off legs seems to be the trend in Asia (because if you show too much chest, people tend to judge there ~)
The whole school uniform fashion competition is commn in Asia. The students from different schools compete to see who has the most fashionable and sexiest uniforms. I absolutely love it!
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