Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter to open in Summer 2023
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will open in the summer of 2023 at the former site of the Toshimaen…
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Mister Donut’s twist on agedashi tofu turns mochi donuts into a tasty side dish [Recipe]
In 2003, Mister Donut in Japan created the ポン・デ・リング Pon de Ring. A chewy donut made with tapioca flour and formed from eight balls, they…
Japanese high school girl who broke no-dating rule sues school for de-facto expulsion and wins
Japanese school rules and the law The fact that high schools have rules governing their students’ behavior is nothing surprising. However, some Japanese schools have…
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Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan: Shopping [audio included]
Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan Now that tourists can freely visit Japan again, we’ve begun a new series focused on practical Japanese…
“Gensōkyō System” adds special effects to cosplay shoots via projection mapping & AI
Cosplay photo and video shoots seem to be getting more sophisticated year by year. While various video editing and specialized software applications have become easier…
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How the world’s best-selling manga magazine is made [Video]
Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump first appeared as a bi-weekly manga magazine in 1968 and became a weekly magazine in 1969. The magazine has not only…
Salute to Toshiro Mifune: Japan’s greatest movie star
An era unto himself, Toshiro Mifune was an enduring icon of the Golden Age of Japanese cinema. Here are some of his most memorable works….
Tasty old-fashioned pancakes at Japan’s Royal Host are a welcome break from fancy fluffy fare
A beloved classic The Japanese family restaurant “Royal Host” has several classic menu items. One of them is their pancakes, a favorite ever since 1978…
Dead tired? No worries. Japan’s new “Killer Coffee” can handle it.
Suntory Foods International Ltd. literally has a killer new beverage it wants you to know about. Hitting store shelves on December 6th, 2022, “Killer Coffee”…
Japanese mom can’t stop crying after sweetest delivery imaginable
Japanese Twitter user Panda (@HaraHaraPND) recently received a package one morning that she wasn’t expecting. When she noticed the sender, she was puzzled. It was…
Cat ramen master figurines are here to serve up no-nonsense noodles and fun for ramen lovers
If you’ve visited your share of ramen shops in Japan, especially the older ones that have been around for a while and don’t belong to…
A bear in a hot pot? The Japanese picture puzzle that has netizens stumped
You’ve probably seen hidden picture puzzles before. Where’s Wally? (Where’s Waldo? in the US) is a famous example that comes to mind. Japanese Twitter user…
Viral photo shows Japan’s cutest bird in rare “sleepy” pose
With its white, round and fluffy shape, the シマエナガ shimaenaga, or long-tailed tit, has earned the nickname “snow fairy” in Japan since it is so…
Lovey-dovey spotted seal and zookeeper couple in Japan melts hearts online
On November 19th, 2022, the Twitter account of アザラシシーパラダイス Seal Sea Paradise (@aguhiyori) in Monbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan, posted a video of what may be the…
Express your gratitude this Thanksgiving with Studio Ghibli characters
Today, November 24th, 2022, is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Since it falls on the fourth Thursday of November, the date changes a bit…