Join the world’s largest Anime Convention – Anime Japan!
Anime Japan is a Japanese anime convention which was created from the merge of The Tokyo International Anime Fair and the Anime contents Expo in 2014. It is organized by the A…
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Have a Rice Day! Rice Cooker History, Features, Futures, and More
My brother had warned me, “Once you go rice cooker, you don’t go back.” He was right. I had grown up in a household where we cooked rice in a pot, on our stovetop. In college I …
Japan's hidden caste of untouchables - BBC News
Japan has a reputation of being a homogeneous, mostly harmonious society. There are few foreigners, linguistic differences are rare and on the surface class distinctions are largely absent. But, as M…
Sisyu: The Japanese Calligraphy Artist Who Created the Kanji for Pixar’s Inside Out
The emotions from ‘Inside Out’ and their corresponding kanji character As Pixar plans the release of their latest film ‘Inside Out,’ slated to hit the big screen in the U…
The future is here: Wearable electronics go on display at Tokyo trade show | The Japan Times
From glasses to wristbands and clothing, firms representing a variety of industries began showcasing their wearable electronic devices at a Tokyo trade show that kicked off Wednesday. Companies, incl…
A Figure Buyer's Guide to Otaku Mecca Akihabara
So you've come to Japan and have even made your way to otaku mecca Akihabara. Since you've followed our guide, you already have all the Japanese games you could want! But that's not en…
A Multifamily Apartment Turned Into a Multicolored Cross Section of Rooms
Photos by Daichi Ano and Kazuyasu Kochi Late last year, Tokyo-based architect Kazuyasu Kochi completed a renovation project of an old apartment building. Located in …
Japanese distillery will send its whisky to age in space
Suntory, Japan's distillery whose whisky was crowned as world's best in 2014, is sending its beverages into space. In a surprisingly down-to-earth press release, the company focus…
Sweet, Sweet Success
One could argue that Japanese food is an art form in itself, with chefs taking exceptional pride in food presentation. However, sweets artist Junichi Mitsubori elevates this art form by channeling hi…
Jet Program Culture Shock Part 1: Defining Culture Shock
As you get ready to depart for JET, you’ll be researching a lot of things. Preparing for a new life takes a lot of work. In articles, handouts, guidebooks, and seminars you’ll come across a scary ter…