I had no idea you could win crane game prizes in Japan the way my friend won this Dragon Quest Slime

This black Slime plushie had become his white whale until something I’d never experienced before happened. A friend of mine recently visited Japan, and since he’s an avid gamer who runs a... Read more »

Samurai Tour of Tokyo | Metropolis Japan

Layered between the civic surfaces of Tokyo’s metropolitan landscapes lies a flood-soaked history of warfare, battle, pride and honor. Time capsules from a bygone age, scores of shrines and memorials across Tokyo are... Read more »

What’s Happening in Tokyo this December?

Where did the year go? December is already here, and Tokyo’s streets glow with beautiful illuminations at night. Check out our Tokyo Winter Illumination Guide for the best spots to see these... Read more »

Japan’s Brilliantly Weird New Meme

If you’ve recently seen a man sprinting sideways across your timeline like a particularly motivated crab, don’t worry, your algorithm isn’t broken. It’s just Ooba Katsunori, also known as Ooba Kamon, the... Read more »

Evangelion getting live-action kabuki adaptation, Shinji and Kaworu actors announced

Eva’s special friends take the stage for a special event at series 30th anniversary celebration. In February, the Evangelion:30+ ; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion fan event is set to take place at... Read more »

The case of Africa’s ‘vanishing’ carbon deals

Monrovia – When Liberia’s government signed an agreement with a little-known Dubai company run by a royal sheikh in 2023, the “carbon credit” deal promised to protect vast tracts of forests and... Read more »

Sushi passed up by ramen in survey of foreign tourists’ favorite thing to eat in Japan, but why?

Foodies today might be the dishes in a very different light than they did a generation ago as sushi now sits in the number-three rank. The ramen restaurant industry is booming in... Read more »

7 Cozy Wine Bars in Tokyo for a Casual Night Out

Tokyo is overflowing with tiny bistros, neighborhood wine bars and casual spots serving everything from natural wine to craft beers. These places are perfect for nights when you want to get a... Read more »

Hello Kitty says hello to Godzilla in new kaiju/Sanrio crossover collaboration

The King of the Monsters is the newest friend of the queen of cuteness. If someone makes friends quickly, easily, and joyously, we call that person a social butterfly…but maybe we should... Read more »

Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan

Take a bite out of one of these popular places where you can see the behind-the-scenes manufacturing process of some of your favorite foods in Japan. Japanese travel site Jalan recently published... Read more »