Don't know what to get him for the holidays? Here are three unique self-care products to gift him this year–all under $50.
The uniquely-shaped massage tool uses Japanese reflexology to pinpoint and relax tsubos, pressure points, around the body. Referencing the reflexology zone chart, target areas that need attention to loosen muscles and knots in the body. For those working at home or at an office desk, this massage tool works wonders to relieve stiff shoulders and headaches.Definitelyan office favorite at Shikohin as well.
Whether it’s lifting heavy boxes or lifting heavy weights, moving around your body can be taxing and tiring. The Instant Cooling Roll-On combines licorice root, cannabidiol, and menthol which provide a quick recovery and soothing sensation to ease muscle pain and tension in the body.
We all know that one person who works over hours and bends over backwards for people. Let the onsen bath tablets be the perfect gift for them to relax. Infused with onsen minerals straight from the Kinugawa Japanese hot springs and notes of yuzu citrus and hiba wood, the onsen bath tablets provide an ultimate at-home spa experience. The bath tablets also come with a furoshiki, a Japanese wrapping cloth, and a daruma doll that symbolizes good fortune and keeps track of your goals. Learn more about the daruma and its history here.
Same moon, same night — a Japanese viewer sees a rabbit pounding mochi; an American sees a face. A look at tsukimi (十五夜), the harvest-moon ritual behind Japan's most-written-about image.
Japan still runs on two calendars. One tells you the date. The other tells you the sparrows are nesting. A look at shichijūni-kō, Japan's 700-year-old almanac of seventy-two five-day seasons.
We often focus on skincare as something that happens only on the surface. But the truth is, healthy skin begins with healthy circulation. When the body holds onto excess fluid, toxins, or tension, the skin reflects it. Swelling, dullness, and discomfort are all signs of stagnation. The solution? Reignite flow—internally and externally. And one of the most effective, time-honored ways to do this is through lymphatic massage.
