Studio Ghibli fans help you beat the summer heat with Totoro and other iconic characters
Summer is upon us, and that means people in Japan are now in a battle against the season’s heat. If you’re a fan of Studio…
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Now that the first season of demon-slaying anime Kimetsu no Yaiba has ended, fans are craving the same sense of satisfaction gained from watching the…
YouTubers Recreate Ghibli Songs With African Mbiras and Other Novel Instrumentation
The music of Studio Ghibli is fantastically mesmerizing. From thoughtful piano pieces capturing the whimsy of unseen worlds to the thunderous battle cry of marching…
Historical Japanese Sword ‘Kotetsu Katana of Kondo Isami’ Discovered
(Paul Martin, for JAPAN Forward) After more than 250 years of rule, the Tokugawa government’s power had begun to wane. The Japanese people had been…
Naomi Osaka Told to ‘Stay in Your Lane’ After Supporting Black Lives Matter
The May 25th murder of George Floyd sent shock waves throughout the United States and the international community. A video of his arrest depicted police…
“The Promised Neverland” will be getting its first art exhibition
The continued success of The Promised Neverland “The Promised Neverland” continues to draw attention both at home and abroad. The award-winning manga series, written by…
Correlation between COVID-19 and Vtuber population revealed in groundbreaking report
The novel coronavirus pandemic is providing an opportunity for people to discover ways in which they can practice physical distancing while bridging social distance, and…
Revamped Kawaii Monster Cafe has birthday plan with “manga meat,” takeout & delivery menu
The Kawaii Monster Cafe is an icon of Harajuku fashion culture, blending the charmingly kawaii as well as the delightfully chaotic. It is always popular…
Black Lives Matter March in Osaka Draws Crowd of Over 1,000
The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, was captured on video and circulated widely, sparking protests…
Avatars made in Vtuber app REALITY can now be used in virtual SNS Cluster
Until now, the Venn diagram between Vtuber culture and VR social networks has been relatively small. On the one hand, Vtubers like Kizuna AI, Kaguya…
Model Tsubasa Masuwaka Charms Fans with Her “Jirai-Onna” Makeup and Tutorial
Japanese makeup artistry is undeniably next level. Japanese cosplayers use makeup to transform themselves into unbelievably believable versions of anime heroes, magical creatures and even…
Easy One-Minute Stretch for Stiff Shoulders
Over the last few months many of us have suffered from a lack of exercise because of Japan’s “Stay Home” request. Besides going out for…
Universal Studios Japan attempt to reopen from June 19th
Early this year, venues across the country made the tough decision to close their doors temporarily to the public in an attempt to help prevent…
Fuji Rock Festival cancels 2020 event
2020 is a year full of closed doors. Shops, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, shopping malls, parks, beaches, and even hospitals at times have been forced shut…
Attack on Titan teases fans with final season trailer
It’s been almost seven years since our tv screens were overrun by flesh-eating giants that go by the name of “titan”, and as the end…