Tokugawa Yoshinobu: Japan’s Last Shōgun
Tokugawa Yoshinobu, born Matsudaira Shichirōma on October 28, 1837, in Edo (modern-day…
Remembering Atsuko Tanaka: A Voice from Your Childhood
The anime world lost a pillar voice actor recently and it’s a…
Seishinryoku: The Spirit of Perseverance
Another day another term! Have you ever heard the term Seishinryoku? If you…
Osaka Castle Illuminage: A Cute Date Spot
Although Osaka doesn’t quite get the attention Tokyo and Kyoto do, it’s…
How to Spot a Love Hotel in Japan
Japan’s known for a lot of things from tech, to temples and…
The Curse of the Colonel: Japan’s Unusual KFC Myth
Japan and KFC have long had an unusual history. From its Christmas…
Tsukimi: Japan’s Moon Viewing Festival
Tsukimi/Otsukimi (月見/お月見), also known as Jugoya (fifteenth night), is a traditional Japanese…
Menhera: The Sad Reality Behind the Cute Face
Have you ever stumbled upon this cute LINE sticker character with the…
Mamachari: The Working (Wo)Man’s Bike
Japan’s a country known for its cutting-edge tech and innovation but if…
Haruki Murakami: Japan’s Most Internationally Famous Author
Even if you’re not a bookworm, you’ve probably heard of Haruki Murakami…
