Janne In Osaka: Hanami, Again
From Sweden, but I've been living in Osaka for nine years. I've worked in cognitive science, neuroscience and robotics. I am affiliated with Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, but…
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Japan's Cute Army - The New Yorker
Surrounded on all sides by ocean, postwar Japan has long been able to rely upon the United States military for strategic protection. But tense territorial disputes with neighboring countries, the cap…
Exploring Shueisha (and an Interview with a Manga Editor!)
Recently, I interviewed a manga scriptwriter named Araki Joh, the author of several best selling manga series published by Shueisha, the publishing house behind the Jump line of manga. If you’re not …
The Books Behind Your Favorite Studio Ghibli Films
While there can be no doubt that Studio Ghibli draws strongly on Japanese material, such as the folk tales of the tanuki in Pom Poko or Shinto gods in Spirited Away, Ghibli is by no means culturally …
Twitter Archives and the Sendai Quake
The more I used Twitter to understand and check on the safety of friends, the more I realized there was — dare I say — a moral obligation on the part of Twitter to provide easier access to this archi…
FYG Guides - Climbing Mt. Fuji (Fujisan)
Backpack 25-35 Liters simple backpack which can stuff everything below is recommended. Hip-belt provide support and reduce stress on your shoulder. Rain Jacket, Pants & Rain g…
A Guide to the Regional Ramen of Japan
A bowl of ramen consists of four basic elements: the broth, the tare, the noodles, and the toppings. The broth is generally a mix of pork, chicken, seafood, and vegetables, with each shop crafting th…
High-tech Nippon Clever mask a hit amid MERS outbreak
High-tech facial masks produced by a Japanese firm have been selling like gangbusters since the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome in South Korea in May, and its already intensified pr…
Area Sightseeing Guide | Odakyu Electric Railway
There are plenty of attractions on offer along the Odakyu Lines, including one of Japan's most famous trend-setting hot spots, Shinjuku, or there's Hakone where you can simply enjoy th…
Ping Cars Road Trip 2014 Canceled
The artist Osamu Kokufu, who had been planning to take part in the 2014 Econo Move eco car race with Ping Cars, has died in an accident at the Aomori Contemporary Art Centre, where his exhibition had…