Many people make and pack lunches for various reasons, for example, to eat healthy or to save money. In doing so, what you pack your…

The work of a manga artist is far from an easy job, but it’s one that is somewhat veiled in mystery. What exactly goes on…

When Japan’s top chocolatiers meet the western Easter holiday, it means some magnificent, detailed chocolate art is about to appear, and you can assume adorable…

Japanese food is known as authentic, delicious and healthy that comes in a smaller portion than most restaurants. But once in a while, you just…

You may remember Monichi’s first forray into Gundam stop-motion, a playful romp featuring Gundam Wing and Gundam Virtue dueling each other that was done mostly…

In the world of online dating, caution is critical. No matter how perfect for you the pretty face you are gawking at may look, things…

Japan is a great place to get a taste of the hectic city life, but the country also boasts hidden gems of breathtaking nature spots….

For some reason or another, everyday foods look exceptionally delicious when featured in animations. This might not be important if the focus of the animation…

“No worries! Look forward to seein’ ya!” A really energetic voice was moving the speaker of my phone. That voice was Ichiyo Kanno, who runs…

It was 5 years ago on March 11, 2011, when a major earthquake and Tsunami had hit the Tohoku region and Japan. The footage of…

Japan’s number one big hit manga One Piece is now preparing a new movie release called One Piece Film Gold. Before the fun show begins,…

Kimono is a Japanese traditional garment. It is traditionally used in important formal moments to present politeness, occasions such as weddings and tea ceremonies. A…

There are different genres of kawaii in Japan, and these cat manjū from Tohoen definitely fit into the kimokawaii category. Kimokawaii describes something that is…

Studio Ghibli fan-favorite My Neighbor Totoro is often praised for its nostalgic charm as an animated film that simply depicts and innocent and fun romp,…

Miso soup isn’t hard to make, but it’s often the first to be abandoned when there’s not a lot of time to spend on cooking….