Japan Invents Spicy Marinated Pollock Roe and Sweet Milk Ice Cream Bars
Spicy marinated pollock roe, known as mentaiko in Japanese, is a popular and versatile food which is enjoyed in many ways in Japan ranging from…
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Japanese Police Finally Arrest 74-Year Old Ninja Thief
A rash of of thievery in Osaka has come to an end as Japanese police have finally apprehended a prolific criminal, one who disguised himself…
The Meaning Behind The Matrix Code Is Finally Revealed
Japanese fans were the first to notice that the exotic looking neon-green code scrolling down the black screen in the opening credits of the 1999…
Bonsai Techniques Allowed Janitor To Grow Miniature Marijuana Plants In His Apartment
Laws governing cannabis in Japan are very strict. Illegal since 1948, the use and possession of cannabis are punishable by up to five years imprisonment…
Drink Like Revy With Black Lagoon x Williamson Special Collaboration Whisky
There are few well-known female anime characters who like to drink. Misato Katsuragi in Evangelion is famous but there’s also Kozue Takanashi in Working!! and…
A 12-year-old Japanese Boy Wins The World DJ Championship
The DMC World DJ Championships was held in London on October 1, 2017. This year, DJ RENA, a 12-year-old Japanese have taken the crown. In…
Controversy Over Shooting of Bear Who Went For a Romp in an Elementary Schoolyard
Incidents involving the Asian Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have become more frequent in…
Rest in Peace Grape, The Penguin Who Loved a Cardboard Anime Cutout
We’re sad to report that Grape, the Humboldt penguin at Tobu Zoo who became famous for his infatuation with a carboard cutout of Hululu, an…
Did Kizuna Ai Get An Upgrade? No, It’s New Virtual YouTuber YUA!
You’ve probably heard of virtual anime girl and popular YouTuber Kizuna Ai, who has steadily gained a following for her gaming livestreams, vlogs and her…
Hahon Hohaho Hie: McDonald’s Japan Revives An Old Favorite With A Too-Hot-To-Pronounce Name
For those of you who were around in Japan or visited Japan any time between 1990 and 2002, you might remember ordering a bacon potato…
J.J. Abrams Is Developing A Live Action Film Of Hit Japanese Anime “Your Name”
This year has seen much talk of live action adaptations of popular anime, with U.S. productions of One Piece and Cowboy Bebop lined up, and…
Fuerza Bruta: “Panasonic Presents WA! Wonder Japan Experience” Is A Vibrant and Spectacular Celebration of Traditional Japan
Fuerza Bruta: “Panasonic Presents WA! Wonder Japan Experience” is an exhilarating, uninhibited and unforgettable show to be enjoyed by visitors to Japan and long-term residents…
Chibi Maruko-Chan Spinoff’s Protagonist Squares Off Against Tough Times
The nostalgic world of Momoko Sakura’s manga Chibi Maruko-Chan, set in a Japanese suburb in the 1970s, and the simple everyday school life and family…
Japan’s First Cat Cafe On A Train Purrs To An Adorable Success
Japan’s love for cat cafes has yet to burn out. The feline trend has evolved beyond a simple opportunity to sip coffee and play with…
“Re:Zero” x Lawson Collaboration Will Make September a Month to Rem-ember
Fans of the ever-popular blue-haired part-coiffed younger sister maid demoness, Rem, from the anime “Re:Zero: Starting Life in Another World” have been treated to some…