What is Taiyaki? One of Japan’s favorite traditional snacks, and a popular item among foreign tourists, taiyaki are hot cakes made with pancake or waffle…

Yohane? Little Demons? Numazu? The juxtaposition of words in our title may have raised a few eyebrows. Unless, of course, you’re a fan of the…

Love Live! Sunshine!! and Numazu For fans of the wildly popular anime Love Live! Sunshine!!, Numazu in Shizuoka Prefecture, which serves as the backdrop for…

Most anime fans have seen pictures of cars decorated in full or partial wrap-around stickers or paintwork featuring anime characters. A common sight in otaku-friendly…

Updated on 6/25/18 If you’ve ever been to Japan, then you may have noticed a habit of artistically advertising local famous places and goods around…