Seafood Bowl Restaurant In Hokkaido Guarantees Fresh And Delicious Dishes Like Nowhere Else
It’s nearly impossible to seek out the best sushi or sashimi restaurant in Japan, and honestly, sometimes you might not even be sure if the…
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Japanese Student Translates Trump Tweets For English Practice, Learns The Best Words
As may have been the case in America, Japan was never fully prepared for the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency. Media coverage of Donald…
Japan Celebrates The Cuteness Of Twintail Day (2/2), Top Selections 2017
February 2nd marks one of Japan’s informal holidays, Twintail Day. While it may not be as exciting as “Bunnies vs. Panties day“, it is celebrated…
The Manga Chair That Only Manga Readers Will Understand
These oddly shaped chairs each have a special meaning — one that only Japanese manga fans will be able to fully appreciate. Created by Nendo,…
Bird’s-Eye View Video Of Hikone Castle Showcases The Beauty Of Japan’s National Treasure
In Japan, castles are preserved as some of the most magnificent remnants of history, and while there are over one hundred still standing today, the…
Chara-ben: The Bento That Are Just Too Cute To Eat
We don’t need to tell you that bento, or Japanese packed lunch boxes, have become popular outside of Japan not only for their many delicious…
Star Wars Soy Sauce Dishes Combine The Force And Traditional Japanese Porcelain
Given the strong influences that Japanese culture and popular fiction has had upon the Star Wars universe, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen the two…
Travel Through Japan’s Myriad Dimensions In This Mesmerizing Video Of Its Cities
Bright neon lights, serene temples standing amidst lush green trees, tiny alleyways lined with cramped but amazingly delicious yakitori bars… As different as they may…
Noh Joke: You Can Get The Full Noh Theater Experience As One Of The Actors
Why pay money for a boring bus tour when you can experience Japanese culture first hand? The catch phrase of TABICA, one of Japan’s newest…
Buddhist Temple Offers Psychedelic Memorial Service To The Beat Of Techno Music
Buddhist temples are the last place you’d imagine going to enjoy techno music and bathe in a kaleidoscope of psychedelic lights, but at Shōonji in…
Anime Characters Become Official Ambassadors For The 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Japan has been pretty open to using characters from popular fiction in the promotional campaign leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. At the…
Japanese Artist Turns Traditional Girls’ Day Dolls Into Cute Bunnies In Kimono
Every year in Japan, families celebrate the happiness and healthy growth of their daughters with a magnificent display of traditional ornamental dolls in their homes….
10 Situations From Anime That Would Never Happen In The Real World
We dive into anime and manga to escape reality and experience a world of imagination and fascination. While we submerge ourselves in the various storylines…
One Of Japan’s Most Beautiful Secrets: Sakaiminato
Nestled against the Sea of Japan in Tottori prefecture lies the city of Sakaiminato. While this fishing town may be off the typically beaten tourist…
Ukai: A Tokyo Restaurant Rich With Beautiful Gardens And Traditional Seasonal Cuisine
Nestled near the base of Tokyo tower is Ukai, a traditional Japanese restaurant specializing in tofu and surrounded by beautiful gardens. You can experience the…