“Yokuinin” is the Japanese word for coix seed – coix is also known as Job’s tears. Throughout Asia, the plant is known for having beautifying effects and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.

This Japanese beauty product concentrates the seeds of Job’s tears into pills, enriching it with Vitamin E. The little pills are said to help against acne and pimples while keeping the skin moist and rich, and even seem to have a positive effect on skin issues such as warts.

Next to beautifying your skin, Yokuinin Tablets also promise to boost your metabolism and a diuretic effect.

The Guard Kowa α Plus are pills containing bacillus natto powder, lactomin, and Lactobacillus bifidus. This combination increases the number of “good” bacteria in your digestive tract while fighting the “bad” bacteria, trying to create an optimal environment for healthy digestion. This product is recommended for people suffering from constipation, but also for those with minor gastrointestinal disorders. Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide help to get the many beneficial ingredients to where they are most needed.

Japan, like many other industrialized nations, is confronted with a society that gets older and older.

As such, a lot of supplements targeted towards elderly people have hit the market recently and Kracie’s Arederu Polygala Root Granule is one of them. As the name suggests, its main ingredient is polygala root, a herb that has been used in Chinese medicine for many centuries.

According to ancient texts, the root is believed to “make you wiser, clear your head, and improve your memory.” Its original use as a Japanese supplement was to combat insomnia but has found a new purpose recently as a supplement that helps against amnesia.

This is because the root apparently stimulates the nervous system, leading to improved reflexes and activated memory synapses.

Have you ever heard of euglena? It is a microalga that, as a single-celled organism, is both plant and animal because it possesses the ability to photosynthesize while also moving and feeding as an animal would.

It belongs to the group of alkaline foods, uniting nutrients from both plants and animals, and neutralizes alkalis as well as acids when entering the human body. Food-chain wise, euglena are on the lowest level and do not produce any toxins or other things that put a strain on the human body.

Takeda’s “Midori no Shukan” is a Japanese health food that combines euglena and green vegetables. With 59 different kinds of nutrients and 3 kinds of vegetable juice, this supplement is extremely popular among people who feel like they’re not eating enough vegetables in their daily routine.

Alinamin EX PLUSα is a product rich in a vitamin B1 derivative, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. Thus this Japanese supplement is said to do wonders against stiff shoulders, lower back pain, and tired eyes. Promoting blood circulation, this is a great choice if you find yourself feeling tired and exhausted a lot.

Chocola BB is a well-known series of Japanese beauty products, with the most famous one being Chocola BB Plus, a remedy against acne that many a Japanese person swears by.

Recently, Eisai, the company behind the line, launched a new product: Chocola BB Gold Rich. This supplement drink contains six natural herbs, including ginseng, royal jelly, and angelica acutiloba.

The main purpose of the drink is to fight off fatigue by making use of taurine, a component said to have a positive effect on blood vessels and the retina.

The taste is also refreshing and thus Chocola BB Gold Rich is a perfect drink to enjoy when you feel yourself getting tired at work or during your travels.

This Japanese beauty cream was created to help against darkened skin especially at your knees and elbows. The active ingredient, urea, helps against the coarseness of skin, making it nice and smooth again.

It also has a positive effect on inflammation, so this product might even be a good choice for people with sensitive skin. Use it for a month, three times a day, to see an effect!

This Japanese supplement drink from Q&P Kowa is a revitalizing tonic that makes use of Siberian ginseng and garlic to enhance your physical strength.

Combining vitamin B and 1.500mg of taurine, it is also a little but strong helper in the fight against fatigue! With only 65 calories, it can be easily enjoyed at any time of the day and in between meals.

Collagen makes our skin plump and moist. It is naturally found in our skin but said to gradually decrease as we grow older. When ingested, our body breaks down the relatively large collagen molecules into smaller amino acids, using those as needed.

LOTTE MFK Mainichi Kirei Shukan Collagen is a Japanese beauty product created in collaboration between Matsumoto Kiyoshi and LOTTE. It incorporates 5000mg of low-molecular collagen, placenta, and Vitamin C. One box is going to last you for a long time, so the price is more than reasonable as well!

Getting a fit, athletic body is the goal of all kinds of people – Japan is no exception there. Amino Pro by mk Techno Lab promises to help to achieve this very goal. It is a BCAA (branched-chain amino acid) supplement, enriched with 9 kinds of vitamins and creatine.

BCAA is said to promote protein synthesis, boost the growth of lean muscles, and even enhance recovery – just the things you need to support your body! Created by Matsumoto Kiyoshi’s own brand, the supplement has a refreshing taste and is easy to drink.

We especially recommend drinking this product during summer before exercising, before going on a run, or before hitting the pool. One bag of Amino Pro has 16 calories, thus is a product for basically everyone.

*Prices listed in this article are those listed at the Asakusa Nitenmon-mae shop and may vary depending on store.