Godzilla is one of the oldest film franchises in the world. (But not the “longest-running.” That title is still claimed by Japan but it belongs to a series of softcore porn movies.)... Read more »
Kabuki was believed to have been created in the 17th century and hasn’t stopped evolving for the past 400 years, especially when it comes to its stories. The classics written during the... Read more »
Looking for an anime event to nerd out at? We’ve got you covered for the month of August. Take a look at all of the exciting anime-themed pop-up shops, cafes and art... Read more »
Kimchi. Bibimbap. Painfully spicy ramyun. These are a few items that come to mind when most people think of Korean food. While the global awareness of Korean cuisine has risen dramatically over... Read more »
Image Credit: Monzenmachi As more women in Japan choose independence—financial, emotional and social—they are increasingly confronting resistance. But this resistance doesn’t often appear as overt misogyny. Instead, it can show up subtly.... Read more »
Vending machine paradise Japan is a vending machine paradise. According to an article in IT Media, while their numbers are slowly dipping as a result of competition from convenience stores and a... Read more »
Do you know Blue Lock, which was trending on Twitter during the World Cup together with other soccer-related tags? Blue Lock is one of the hottest manga and anime in Japan right... Read more »
Junko Mihara, Minister of State for Policies Related to Children, a former pop star and member of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s cabinet, is under fire after photos surfaced that appeared to show... Read more »
At first glance, Chiikawa seems like your average feel-good, hyper-cute Japanese franchise. Created by illustrator Nagano, the comic-turned-anime follows the daily lives of three irresistibly adorable, genderless critters: Chiikawa (short for “something... Read more »
For when you want that delightful smell, minus all of the stress it tends to bring. People around the world seem to have universally agreed on several smells that are well-liked by... Read more »