Japanese Whisky Smashes Auction Record
In recent years, Japanese whiskey has come to prominence. By and by, the world recognizes the expertise of Japanese craftsmanship in whiskey distillation, while aficionados…
Written By : Luke Mahoney
Does Hemp Have a Home in Japan?
In recent years, Western countries have been loosening laws surrounding the use and possession of marijuana. The recreational use of the plant is legal in…
Too Many Bicyclists in Japan
Walking down the streets of a Japanese metropolitan center can be an eye-opening experience. Flashing neon signs provide an insight into the unexpected commerce of…
The Complicated Concept of Suicide in Japan
As many are aware, Japan has a notably high suicide rate. While it is far from the world’s highest-risk nation in the world, or even…
Kitten Tries Carbonated Water for First Time and Approaches It with Adorable Curiosity
There is nothing like an adorable kitten to get online viewers cooing. Indeed, netizens around the world are particularly sensitive to a spunky, mischievous cat….
No Screaming on Roller Coasters and other Post-Lockdown COVID-19 Rules
In late May, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared an end to the state of emergency enacted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The lockdown, considered…
Why Does This Cat Hate Piano Music?
I play the piano, and I can tell you it demands a lot of attention. Notes are deceptively laid out in a seemingly simple and…
Fighting for The Rights of The Disabled in Japan
Recently, the situation for Japanese people with disabilities seems to be improving. Disabled candidates Sawako Naito, (who has M.S.), Eiko Kimura (cerebral palsy), and Yahuhikio…
15 Super Easy Japanese Dishes as Presented by Tastemade
We all like a good meal—going to specialty stores to get rare and expensive ingredients, spending hours preparing, half-a-day baking, and having friends over for…
Blowing Stuff Up with YouTuber SUSHI RAMEN
I remember the good ol’ days when I was an adolescent boy. Playing videos until five o’clock in the morning, eating hamburgers nearly every day,…
YouTubers Recreate Ghibli Songs With African Mbiras and Other Novel Instrumentation
The music of Studio Ghibli is fantastically mesmerizing. From thoughtful piano pieces capturing the whimsy of unseen worlds to the thunderous battle cry of marching…
Naomi Osaka Told to ‘Stay in Your Lane’ After Supporting Black Lives Matter
The May 25th murder of George Floyd sent shock waves throughout the United States and the international community. A video of his arrest depicted police…
Unperturbed by COVID-19 Japanese LGBT Community Continues Fight for Equality
We recently covered YouTuber Moa and More’s experience coming out to his family. The vlogger sat down with a video camera and his mother, father,…
Six of the Strangest Vending Machines in Japan
Japan loves its vending machines. Take a stroll through a metropolitan center or just walk the long way to work. You’ll encounter countless machines full…
Robots Pepper and Whiz Help During the COVID-19 Crisis
Japan has something of a love affair with robots. Residents in this country are constantly up against a high-context, save-face society that can leave individuals…