Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 2)
(link to Part 1) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…
Kyoto Gatten’s Succulent Wagyu Tempura Joined By Wagyu Shabu & Sukiyaki This Winter
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…
The No Make-Up Allowed Cafe in Tokyo Where Staff Rock the Natural Look
For some women, make up is a great way to express themselves, for others it’s just another pressure burdened on them by an image obsessed…
Japan’s Self-Defence Force Scale Castle for a Different Kind of Mission
Japan’s Self-Defence Forces usually occupy themselves with training to protect their country, but they’re not shy about pitching in to help their local community. The…
Sea Urchins Fighting Over Pieces Of Cabbage Is As Cute As Food Battles Get
Fascinating though they may be and as popular as uni has become as a gourmet dish, sea urchins seem to face an aesthetic handicap in…
Happy Birthday Ram & Rem! Birthday Event Announced for Re:Zero’s Adorable Twin Maids
Those devilishly adorable and perennially popular twin maids of the light novel and anime Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World will be celebrating their…
Vitamin C Alcohol Wards Off Colds and Gets You Leathered at the Same Time
Walk into any Japanese convenience store and you can find a horde of vitamin and energy drinks that claim to support the health of overworked…
Hokuto no Gotoku Trailers Confirm: The Competition Is Already Dead
When the first long trailer aired last week, gaming fans finally got a real look at the highly anticipated Hokuto ga Gotoku, the latest game…
NBA Stars And Basketball Culture Transformed Into Amazing Ukiyo-e Artwork
Ukiyo-e, which translates to “image(s) of the floating world,” is a genre of Japanese art that thrived from the 17th to 19th centuries. Artists produced…
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[Update] Professional Anime Artist Turns His Sons’ Sketches Into Amazing Anime Characters
In a series called “Father and Sons Design Workshop Illustrations”, Tokyo-based French anime artist Thomas Romain (Symphogear, Space Dandy, Aria, Macross Delta, and Basquash!) takes…
Japanese Zoo’s Capybaras Soak In Yuzu Hot Springs Every Winter
Capybara, the world’s largest living rodents, are well known for their relaxed disposition, but they also have an adorable fondness for enjoying a dip in…
Police Detain and Interrogate Man For Warning Elementary Schoolers Blocking His Apartment
When we’re faced with an adult causing trouble or making a scene in public, finding the right words to warn them or persuade them to…
Japan’s Most Dangerous Festival Has a Body Count
When delving into the local festivals of Japanese towns some strange traditions can be found, but none are considered as deadly as this one. Japan’s…
“ZVP: Zatoichi vs Predator” is an Epic Mashup of Samurai and SF Film Genres
In a rare confluence of genres, the recently released fan-made short film called “ZVP: Zatoichi vs Predator” combines jidaigeki (historical film usually featuring samurai sword-fighting…
The Most Ridiculous Song For Learning Japanese English
With the approach of the 2020 Olympic Games and an uptick in foreign tourism, Japan has started a campaign to make traveling in the country…