My Hero Academia The Movie: Heroes Rising Review
I’m happy to report that even given its throwaway origins, Heroes Rising is still worth your time - if you’re a fan already. Heroes Rising occupies an odd place in continuity. In the c…
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‘I’m overwhelmed with emotion’: Japanese town closed for nine years reopens to residents
Residents of a Japanese town which was subjected to evacuation orders following the Fukushima nuclear disaster have been allowed to return as officials partially lift the entry ban. The town of …
Why Japan is obsessed with paper
Transaction charges and a lack of customer demand mean few shops in his area accept cashless payments, he says. For other people from my generation it’s a hurdle.”Japanese businesses are also dr…
Japan lifts evacuation order for town hit by Fukushima disaster
“I’m overwhelmed with emotion as we finally bring part of our town operations back to our home town,” said Futaba’s mayor, Shiro Izawa. Facebook Twitter Pinterest A guard opens the gate to the t…
Manga artist on scanlations: “I am not in a financial position to offer my work free-of-charge”
Boys’ love artist expresses frustrations in English message to fans. I am not in a financial position to offer my work free-of-charge, and the money that is spent on illegal copies DOE…
No Tokyo cherry blossom parties? Government asks citizens to refrain from outdoor hanami parties
One of the best things about spring in Japan might be non-existent this year because of the coronavirus. The sakura (cherry blossoms) are constantly cited as the most recognizable sign of s…
What's wrong with English education in Japan? Pull up a chair...
When you speak to foreign English educators in Japan, one thing becomes crystal clear: English education in Japan isn’t working. While English classes are mandatory in Japanese schools, the perc…
Nendo Designs a House in Japan with Stairs Running Through It
The two met in school and have been friends ever since and partners ever since Sato established his design studio Nendo in 1997. It was roughly 3 years ago when Ito went to Sato with the officia…
Nintendo’s Japanese store will start taking preorders for the Animal Crossing Switch dock and Joy-Co
Photo : NintendoNintendo’s Japanese store will start taking preorders for the Animal Crossing Switch dock and Joy-Cons on March 7. Check out our story about how to import them if you want t…
Japan has an awesome one-person bento box rice cooker, and here’s what we made with ours
Essentially a portable rice cooker, this amazing gadget revolutionizes lunch in the office. That might sound kind of inconvenient for home use, but the great thing about manufacturer Thanko’s Su…