Japan MUST BUY 04 – MUJI Aroma Diffuser

I’ve shopped around for a diffuser for my house online and at local shops here in Perth butI couldn’t find “the one” until I met this diffuser in Japan.

Mujirushi brand is quite popular around the world for its’ quality and simple-yet-modern-looking products.  I’ve loved this brand since they opened in Japan when I was in high school. 😀  Whether it’s a pen, notebook, photo album or chocolate ring snack, all of my friend had at least one of Mujirushi items at school.

I love this Muji aroma diffuser because it looks simple and go with any interior.  I love this because it inputs 100~240V which means I can use this in both Japan & Australia.  I love this because this diffuser works great!!!

They have two sizes, and I got a smaller one at home.  By using ultrasonic waves to create a mist, this diffuser effectively spreads scent throughout your home and you can use the integral LED as a Light source, as well.

Pure essential oil is recommended for this diffuser.  I bought a set box of a diffuser and 2 bottles of pure essential oil – orange & lavender.  I LOVE THIS!

MUJI AUS website

Oh, and MUJI’s beanbag is so popular!!! If you go to Muji shop please try it – I understand why it’s one of the best beanbag in the world!  (too expensive for my budget at the moment ! 🙁 )

Japan MUST BUY 03 – Mascara

Although Japanese cosmetics are popular and well-known around the world, you may not put a mascara on your shopping list when visiting Japan.  But did you know that common & popular mascara in Japan these days are “Oyu-Off” – you can easily remove the mascara with warm/hot water and don’t need any make-up removal liquid?

With heat technology, mascara on your eyelashes gets removed with warm/hot water in the shower, and it won’t damage the eyelashes like make-up removal liquid does.  And, it won’t come off with cold water or sweat, so no need to worry about racoon eyes!

My favourite mascara is this ↓ Yokubari Mascara.

It’s, off course, “Oyu-Off” (off with hot water), and it also contains lash-boosting serum!  While wearing mascara, you are also caring your eyelashes.  It’s a bonus!!

Japan MUST BUY 02 – Mushuda

Mushuda – this is basically like mothball.  Hanging or placing this inside your closet or clothes drawers will protect your clothes from insects.  I must buy this every time I go back to Japan, because I can’t find any mothball here in Perth that doesn’t stink!!!  Typical mothballs are stinky and leave your clothes that smell..

In Japan, you can find non-scent or scented mothballs that tell you when they expire.

Mushuda, Misesuroido, and Tansu-ni-Gon are well-known brands.

I normally chose non-scent, but this time I bought floral aroma for my drawers.  Size of each depends on whether it’s for a walk-in closet, a small closet, or for drawers.  And, when it expires (usually after 12 months), letters shows up saying “please change”.

By having them inside the closet, I can be sure that my clothes are safe from insects 🙂

Japan MUST BUY 01 – Gekiochi Kun

Ok, so from today, I will write about things that I recommend you to buy from Japan.  Some items may be also available in other countries. 🙂
These are the things I thought are useful and I just want to share with you!

Here is the first item I recommend you to buy when you go to Japan:

Gekiochi Kun

Gekiochi Kun – melamine form sponge that removes stains with water and no detergent required.

There are many sizes and shapes available, but the standard one looks like this.

White square sponges.  This REALLY removes stain.  REALLY.

If you’ve never used this before, try this.  With just water, it removes stain very easily.  It’s like using an eraser!

There are other “non-Gekiochi Kun” melamine form sponges sold in Japan, and they also works good to me.  You can even find at 100 yen shops.

This was one of my “Must Buy List” from Japan this year.