The 3 Best Independent Japanese Watch Brands of May 2026 (and the Models to Buy Now)

Over the past few years, independent Japanese watchmakers have been making waves across the world. If you ask us, it was only ...
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Japan’s ruggedest watch brand goes volcanic with a formidable tactical timepiece

Inspired by one of Earth's harshest environments, this remarkably robust watch is also loaded with useful, convenient ...
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Avoid All Japanese Watch Brands Except These 7

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Most people know about Swiss watches, but Japan produces ...
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How to watch Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world

Best VPN How to watch Japanese Netflix from anywhere in the world So, you’ve just heard about a must-watch anime or Japanese drama exclusive to Netflix Japan. You ...
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Japan’s Most Hyped Affordable Watch Brand Unveils Its Most Out-of-This-World Dial Yet

Kurono Tokyo, the affordable sub-brand from acclaimed Japanese watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, has kicked off 2026 by doing something it’s never done before. While Asaoka stated that he has wanted to create ...
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One of Japan’s Original Dive Watches from the 1960s Is Back. It’s Not a Seiko

The iconic Seiko 62MAS, which debuted in 1965, is generally credited as the first Japanese dive watch. However, there were a handful of watches launched before the 62MAS that, while not quite as ...