What’s your sailor sign?
For as strongly as some people associate themselves with their Zodiac sign, a lot of their representatives aren’t so attractive.
Perhaps that’s why Chinese artist Moss decide…

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But there’s an entirely different kind of teikiken being offered by udon chain Hanamaru Udon.
Instead of taking you to your destination, the Tempura Teikiken helps transport delicious tempura to your…

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East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond.
In Japan, or anywhere with remote mountainous regions, there are porters who …

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However, just as suddenly as they went offline, a new website, Manga Town, emerged.
Manga Mura has been reborn as Manga Town.
Manga Town is a four-frame manga magazine published by Futabasha since 20…

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While Akihabara is known for its otaku culture, Ikebukuro’s Otome Road is known as a fujoshi’s treasure cove as the stretch of manga, anime and cosplay stores in the area carry a wide collection of B…

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Studio Ghibli composer and an extremely eclectic director team up for what looks like an unprecedented anime experience.
The most anticipated anime movie of the summer is, indisputably, Weathering wi…

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Fantasy and realityTotoro demonstrates many of the main attractions of anime.
Rather than being relentlessly kinetic, its tone can be slow and contemplative, and it requires an attention span.
More f…

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Back in the summer of 2018, a song was released by Japanese musician Kenshi Yonezu, who was already enjoying a string of hits at the time.
This song, titled “Pakrika,” was performed by a group of pep…

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Three young women fight off the winter cold with the warmth of friendship and delicious Gurakoro (yes, that’s something McDonald’s sells in Japan).
One of the things that sets anime apart from animat…

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Whether you’re going completely old school or just want a touch of swordsman chic, Japanese fashion label Trove has you covered.
If the sun is out, it’s going to be way too hot for a full-on winter c…

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