From Hiro to Hero: Big Hero 6 Censored in South Korea
Academy Award winner of the best-animated feature film in 2015 was Big Hero 6, gaining a lot of fans with its lovable character Baymax, and the fantastic city of SanFransokyo. One country that w…
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“Hong Kong” – a charming family restaurant in Tokyo
People who know me, also know, that I love good food. And Japan is the place to be for interesting restaurants and high quality gourmet dishes. If you are into exciting Izak…
The Rip-Off Controvesy Over the Tokyo Olympics Logo
Now that the Tokyo Olympics has scrapped plans for that stupidly expensive stadium, it can focus on other things. Like questions over its new logo. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics logo was revealed this week…
Tokunaga Furniture and The Art of Wood Working Without Sandpaper
“Satin sheen.” “Smooth finish.” “Polished veneer.” The woodworking section of any home improvement store will have you think it’s a menu for a car wash. With sandpaper that ranges from 60…
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Logo Has Been Withdrawn After Plagiarism Accusations
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic logo was meant to represent unity. Instead, it was officially withdrawn on Tuesday after allegations of plagiarism against the designer, Kenjiro Sano. Sano maintains his design…
An Illustrated Poster of the 25 Most Popular Types of Ramen in Japan
The number of ramen shops in Japan are at a historic high with about 35,000 shops throughout the country serving up the beloved salty soup and noodles. But given its vast proliferation, b…
la kagu: an Old Book Warehouse in Tokyo Renovated Into a Multipurpose Space
photos by Keishin Horikoshi / SS Tokyo courtesy kkaa | click to enlarge the old book warehouse The Shinchosha publishing company has maintain…
Kumu: A New Gallery in Tokyo To Showcase Craftsmanship From Around Japan
Kumu (written ??, in Japanese) means to connect or unite. And it’s the name of Noriko Konuma’s new gallery space nestled in the Bakurocho neighborhood Northeast of central Tokyo. True to their name, …
Your perfect Japanese holiday – Nakajima Tatemono in Tokyo
Foreigners coming to Japan think they can only find Japanese style rooms with Onsen and local, delicious Sushi shops at “really traditional places” like Kyoto. Tokyo, with it’s flashy lights and nois…
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: Japanese Anatomy Vocabulary 101
You know what’s more embarrassing than falling on your butt in front of everyone in Japan? Not knowing how to say butt in the first place. You know what’s more anxiety-inducing than g…