Granblue Fantasy User Questionnaire for the Game’s 6th Anniversary
As we discussed in a previous piece, likely one of the most popular smartphone games has to be Granblue Fantasy (from here on referred to…
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These three shiba inu are simply inseparable
Twitter user Mayone (@GMJpaCSCbuIDYDw) lives with his three pet Shiba Inus. His tweets mostly consist of his adorable pups and have gained him quite the…
Japanese man opened online bar as a woman but then this meddling app got in the way
Dear Diary, Day 47 of lockdown. Cabin fever! Yes, I think I have cabin fever. With the hazardous conditions outside, I’ve been cooped up here…
Cherry blossom viewings canceled, Japanese residents turn homes into sakura sanctuaries
COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns have people down. Restaurants and bars are empty as nightlife has mostly ground to a halt. Residents have few options…
Ainu My Voice – a documentary focusing on the modern-day struggles of the Ainu people
Of all the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu are arguably the most well known amongst both the Japanese and international communities. An ancient tribe…
This kawaii Instagram couple is pushing the bounds of genderless, unisex fashion
Japan has a reputation for being fashionable. Just take a walk down Takeshita Street, “kawaii central,” near Harajuku station. This insanely crowded pedestrian shopping area…
SUSHI RAMEN remixed Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” with bodily sounds and the result is strangely catchy
If you follow music, then you know Billie Eilish. The 18-year-old has experienced runaway success. Her 2019 album “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We…
Petite YouTuber eats sumo-sized 4000 kcal of grape jelly and chugs a 1000 kcal giant coffee
Japanese food is fantastic. After a long day of work, there is nothing like pigging out on teishoku, a set menu of Japanese cuisine. A…
Get your hands on a disease-fighting Amabie monster donut
Who knew that donuts could be the possible solution to fight off COVID-19? Since the outbreak of COVID-19, people have been trying out a variety…
Komori Life, a Social Simulation Game Will Be Our Saviour During Lockdown
Missing the outdoors? Not sure what to do whilst stuck inside during a lockdown? Or want to get away from the noisy city? Try all…
Classes held in hotel: Japanese university’s coronavirus measure questioned online
As many Japanese schools and universities move to online instruction or close campuses to avoid further coronavirus infections, one university in Ishikawa Prefecture is getting…
Famously stubborn shiba inu Hana-chan has comical werewolf transformation at the vet
Hana-chan is a shiba inu from Japan that has become somewhat of an internet doggo celebrity. Even if you don’t know her by name, it’s…
Noh theater from the Touseian Noh Stage in Kyoto to be streamed online
If you’re interested in Japanese traditional performing arts or are simply looking for a unique cultural experience which you can enjoy from home, the Touseian…
Life in Lockdown: Working at Home with a Shiba Inu
As of March 2020, more and more companies across Japan are asking their employees to either change the time they commute to work or to…
10 Years With Hayao Miyazaki – an NHK Documentary
With the possibility of lockdown lurking overhead, some people are preparing to enjoy some much-needed television relaxation time. Seeming slightly too convenient, Netflix is just…