Japan might not be fully open for travel just yet, and some of us might be wallowing in sadness – because we can’t quite travel to one of our favourite countries and maybe even visit Studio Ghibli’s theme park that’s finally opening soon in November… But that’s okay.
While we practice patience and wait for the golden moment when Japan fully opens up to travellers, we can still experience a little slice of Japan right here at Asaru Studio in Singapore!
This interesting studio summarises its offerings very simply as “an experiential retail studio where one becomes mindful of the surroundings, allowing the five senses to connect with goods which may better their daily living”.
Here is where you’ll find a variety of lifestyle products from Japanese clothes to homeware, as well as handmade food items.
You can have two kinds of experiences at Asaru Studio — Uchi (S$30) or Aruku (which means walk in Japanese, so basically it means just browsing the store).
To get the most out of the experience, it’s recommended that you opt for Uchi (S$30), which allows you to browse the store, use the S$30 as store credits (for items worth more than S$50) and have a variety of delicately prepared Japanese bites.
The treats are regularly changed according to the season or even just to the owners’ moods, but customers who have visited the studio have raved about their freshly whisked matcha, homemade strawberry/mugwort daifuku as well as their fluffy matcha swiss rolls. Nothing too fancy, just simple items that are often paired with tea but are still really good (very apt for the theme of the studio!).
If you’re looking to take some artsy fartsy pictures for your IG, Asaru Studio also has a very cosy and very Japanese-y aesthetic that’s perfect for that (there are many nooks and crannies that can make for some really nice shots!).
For a true blue zen and tranquil Japanese experience in Singapore, definitely check out Asaru Studio!
PS: To visit, it is recommended that you book an appointment as a maximum of five visitors are allowed in the small studio at a time – though they do accept walk-ins on less busy days.
Asaru Studio
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