In Japan, it’s easy to find pharmacies known as “drugstores” scattered throughout the country. You can easily spot signs with the characters “藥” meaning “medicine,” indicating that it is a pharmacy. Unlike pharmacies in Korea, Japanese pharmacies sell medications in bulk even without a prescription. “Famous Pharmacies in Japan…” There are famous pharmacies in Japan such as “Daikoku” and “Matsumoto ...
“Trump cards,” or in English, “playing cards,” can be considered a representative board game. It’s a versatile gaming tool that allows for various games with just a single deck of cards. While the structure of trump cards is the same, there are various forms of them. Some unique products depict scenes from a country’s traditions, animations, movies, and more on ...
The board game “Kingdoms” is set in a medieval fantasy world. While games with titles like “Kingdom” often imply complex structures, this game is relatively straightforward in its rules. Objective of the Game: Build a Wealthy Empire The goal of the game is surprisingly simple—construct a wealthy empire. Victory is achieved by acquiring more gold coins than the other players. ...
“The Settlers of Catan” is a legendary board game, firmly holding its place as a leader in the board game industry since its release in 1995. This time, let’s delve into the story of another board game similar to “The Settlers of Catan.” “The Settlers of the Stone Age” While “The Settlers of Catan” is set against the backdrop of ...
Warhammer, produced by the renowned UK game publisher Games Workshop, is well-known for its diverse game series, particularly in the realm of Sci-Fi miniature games. “Warhammer: Invasion,” born as a board game, is also rooted in wargaming, focusing on war-themed gameplay. Expansive World of Warhammer: The Warhammer universe is incredibly vast, giving rise to various games based on its extensive ...
The board game “Squint” is a party game featuring a quiz format. It involves drawing pictures using various included pieces, and the objective is for other players to guess what has been drawn. The game demands a considerable amount of creativity, requiring players to utilize different pieces included in the board game to draw pictures corresponding to given words. Components ...
“Harry’s Grandslam” is a board game created with baseball as its motif. The creator, “Harry Obst,” immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1957. After working as an interpreter, he attended his first Major League Baseball game in 1958, became deeply fascinated with baseball, and drew inspiration from a game against the Boston Red Sox. In 1962, he released ...
In Hong Kong, there is a famous souvenir known as “White Flower Oil.” White Flower Oil is a medicinal oil that, when applied to areas such as the neck, arms, or legs, provides a cooling effect and relief from discomfort. Similar to Korea’s Maengso Radam Lotion, it is in the form of oil, setting it apart from the lotion. “Tiger ...
A clapperboard, also known as a slate, is a filming tool used in the production of plays, broadcast programs, and other video content. When starting a shot, the clapperboard displays shooting information, which is written on it, in front of the camera. The top part of the clapperboard is then snapped down to make a distinctive “clap” sound. Before making ...
Gaston Luga backpacks are inspired by the founder, Carl, who drew inspiration from a Frenchman named “Gaston Luga” during his travels. Naming the brand after the individual who provided the inspiration makes the company quite memorable. “Gaston Luga” is a company based in Northern Europe, Sweden. Specializing in backpacks, Gaston Luga offers backpacks suitable for people of all ages, and ...
“Gaston Luga” is a company based in Northern Europe, Sweden. Specializing in backpacks, Gaston Luga offers versatile backpacks suitable for people of all ages. The inspiration for Gaston Luga’s backpacks comes from the founder, Carl, who was inspired by a Frenchman named “Gaston Luga” during his travels. Naming the brand after the person who provided the inspiration makes the company ...
Sudio is a specialized audio equipment company based in Sweden, producing speakers, earphones, and other audio devices. The company is well-known for creating products with clean designs infused with a Nordic sensibility. “Sudio Nio: Open-Type Bluetooth Earphones Resembling AirPods” The “Sudio Nio” closely resembles AirPods, making it challenging to spot the differences at first glance. Indeed, it shares many design ...
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