Japanese charming cartoon cheese cheesecake is an easy to make delight
With so many around the world the world staying at home, quite a few household kitchens are seeing more use than they normally would as…
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Creamy Mami gets you in shape during Golden Week with “Creamy Exercise” videos
Hopefully, you’ve been listening to the warnings and have wisely decided to stay home during the Golden Week holiday. But with all that free time…
Artist turns Final Fantasy 7 Remake Cloud into stunning traditional Japanese painting
These days, the term nihon-ga can be used as a catch-all term for “Japanese paintings”, but it more often is used to specify Japanese illustrations…
The rockenest most Osakanest granny idol group in town
Every generation has its heroes: John Wayne, The Beatles, Steve McQueen, Bruce Springsteen, Doogie Howser. Yet, these days in Japan, you’re more likely to see…
Celebrities on TikTok and popular videos in Japan
If you count yourself as one of the fans of the TikTok application, you probably know how to use it already and how to search…
A few observations on the state of ADHD treatment in Japan
Not too long ago, I was working on an article entitled Five Stupid Ways to Get Arrested in Japan, in which I mentioned the perils…
Laundromat in a traditional Japanese house offers old-fashioned ambiance while you do your wash
Traditional Japanese houses are beautiful: from wide entranceways complete with thick wooden steps to rooms with Buddhist shrines and sliding parchment doors. To a westerner,…
Feeling lonely during lockdown? Why not have dinner with Naomi Watanabe?
For the last few weeks, the coronavirus lockdown has been in full effect across Japan. Although criticized as “toothless” by many—the power of the government…
A sleepy kitten who won’t leave her human’s lap no matter what and other adorable kittens to get you through lockdown
It’s been a long month. Japan is preparing for a wave of the virus as more individuals stay home, and further precautions are implemented. Unfortunately,…
Japanese Yoga influencers offer peace of mind during difficult and lonely times
I’m likely not alone. From an anecdotal perspective, the popularity of yoga seems to be increasing in Japan in recent years. I’ve noticed more online…
Watch slapstick YouTuber Hikakin keep a straight face interviewing Tokyo governor Koike
Japan has its own entourage of internet celebrities and online influencers, but perhaps none are as well known as Hikakin. Famous for beatboxing and vocalized…
Getting your inter-generational groove on: Japanese jazz of the 1970s
As an English teacher, I’ve had the good fortune to meet many interesting students: prominent business leaders, exceptionally talented young people, artists, and entertainers. A…
Stay Entertained In Lockdown With A Brass Ensemble Of Animals
If there is one positive thing that is coming out from the current dire situation, it would be the amount of creativity that is flowing…
Unlock these Awesome Free Manga and Anime During Lockdown
April 16th, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the nationwide extension of Japan’s state of emergency. This allows regional governments across the country to strongly request…
Enjoy a virtual hanami with a 4K hour-long video of cherry blossoms in Japan
With the coronavirus situation still being unpredictable, people in Japan have had to stay indoors to prevent the spread of the virus. This has equated…