Sazae-san Syndrome: Japan’s Bittersweet Sunday Evening Tradition
In Japan, Sunday evenings take on a somber tone as families across the country tune in to the long-running animated show…
In Japan, Sunday evenings take on a somber tone as families across the country tune in to the long-running animated show…
The clickity-clack of the roulette wheel was music to Terry Watanabe’s ears. He watched intently as the dealer spun the wheel…
Japanese fish-shaped cakes have hooked the legends of rock and roll. Aerosmith is collaborating with nationwide bakery chain Naruto Taiyaki Honpo…
Japan’s beloved Hachiko statue was showcased to the public in a pop-up artwork display this weekend, drawing crowds eager to see…
On March 5, 2022, a rare 1967 Toyota 2000GT race car sold for an astounding $2.5 million at Gooding & Company’s…
Fried chicken might seem like an unlikely dish to associate with Christmas, but in Japan, this delicious fast food has become…
In Japan, tens of thousands of people intentionally disappear every year. They are known as “jouhatsu” or “evaporated people”. These individuals…
Many words in Japanese actually sound quite similar to English words. This is because there are a large number of loanwords…
In Japan, Osamu Tezuka is revered as “the God of Manga” for pioneering the country’s now-booming animation industry. He is often…
Meet Reijirō Kashida, a sushi chef with a flair for traditional Japanese cuisine and a story that’s as unique as his…
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