16-Year-Old Wins Top UK Animation Award for Futuristic Japanese Street Food Film
16-year-old Euan Garbut from Glasgow won the Young Animator of the Year UK 2023 award in the 3D animation category for…
The Curious Tale of Ranald MacDonald, Japan’s First English Teacher
In 1848, a 24-year-old man named Ranald MacDonald arrived on the shores of northern Japan after convincing the captain of a…
The Man Who Lost $204 Million In Vegas
The clickity-clack of the roulette wheel was music to Terry Watanabe’s ears. He watched intently as the dealer spun the wheel…
Steven Tyler and Naruto Taiyaki Honpo Team Up For a Treat You Need to Try
Japanese fish-shaped cakes have hooked the legends of rock and roll. Aerosmith is collaborating with nationwide bakery chain Naruto Taiyaki Honpo…
Jouhatsu: Japan’s ‘Evaporated People’
In Japan, tens of thousands of people intentionally disappear every year. They are known as “jouhatsu” or “evaporated people”. These individuals…
Osamu Tezuka: Original Father of Japanese Anime Pioneered the Mesmerizing Big Eyes
In Japan, Osamu Tezuka is revered as “the God of Manga” for pioneering the country’s now-booming animation industry. He is often…
Trailblazing the Tsukiji Tradition: Meet LA’s First Black Graduate from Tokyo Sushi Academy
Meet Reijirō Kashida, a sushi chef with a flair for traditional Japanese cuisine and a story that’s as unique as his…
20 Life-Changing Wealth Building Tips from Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki is the author of the bestselling personal finance book “Rich Dad Poor Dad.” Born and raised in Hawaii to…
20 Japanese Secrets for Tidying Up Your Home Courtesy of Marie Kondo
Marie Kondo’s Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo has inspired viewers around the world to tidy and organize their homes….
You Won’t Believe What Thomas Edison Used From Kyoto to Make Lightbulbs
Thomas Edison’s incandescent lightbulb changed the world, spreading electric lighting across the globe. This groundbreaking invention was made possible in part…
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