Are you tired of AI news? Well regardless of how you feel, AI news isn’t done with you yet. If you’ve been on X/Twitter in the last week of March 2025, your feed’s likely been inundated with memes in the…
In Japanese culture sacred arrows known as hamaya serve as powerful symbols of protection and good fortune. These decorative arrows have played a significant role in religious ceremonies and New Year celebrations for centuries holding deep spiritual meaning for those…
If you’ve watched Japanese media, you might have come across Sanada Yukimura without hearing his name or knowing who he was. His iconic red armor is often used in cosplays, games and anime even when his name isn’t attached so…
On top of a hill looking over the city of Kyoto is one Japan’s many UNESCO World Heritage sites, Kiyomizu-dera temple. Though you might not know about Kiyomizu-dera temple, chances are you’ve seen pictures of it. It’s one of the…
Tokugawa Yoshinobu, born Matsudaira Shichirōma on October 28, 1837, in Edo (modern-day Tokyo), was the 15th and final shōgun of Japan, marking the end of the Edo period and the beginning of the transformative Meiji Restoration. His life and decisions…
Japan and KFC have long had an unusual history. From its Christmas tradition as a replacement for turkey dinners to its reputation as a high quality restaurant chain. Quite the opposite of what we think of in North America when…
Japan’s a country known for its cutting-edge tech and innovation but if you’ve ever visited, you’d know that innovation and adoption are two different things. Despite coming up with some of the most bleeding-edge stuff, the average Japanese person lives…
Even if you’re not a bookworm, you’ve probably heard of Haruki Murakami at some point. His books are international bestsellers that captivate a worldwide audience across various cultures and languages thanks to how universally relatable his characters and their inner…
In the realm of culinary impact, nobody gets to stand as tall and proud as Momofuku Ando. Without his genius and perseverance, college dormitories, busy office break rooms, and countless broke people would starve. You see, Ando is the brilliant…
When it comes to dollar stores, Americans know about Dollar Tree and Dollar General, they’re everywhere. But in Japan, a giant called Daiso stands above the others. It’s Japanese billionaire founder, Hirotake Yano, a man famous for bringing affordable products…
