The History of Hentai
One reason I believe anime became so popular around the world is that it's a medium that's free to tell ...
One reason I believe anime became so popular around the world is that it's a medium that's free to tell ...
Being a Japan blogger, I often read comments from young people around the world about how they "wished they'd been ...
This Saturday, February 22, is 猫の日 neko no hi or Cat Day here in Japan, due to the fact that ...
Transliteration is the act of transcribing words from one writing system to another, and it's an inherently imprecise process because ...
One thing I've always been impressed with is the "cultural footprint" of Japan, which is just a small country in ...
It's a great day for Sailor Moon fans, since we got a ton of new products in stock, including plush ...
Living in another country can really make you appreciate the little things from back home. This morning I was late ...
One thing to know about Japan: everything starts in April, from the school year to the official start of work ...
A few posts ago I wrote about how high schools in Japan often come in girls- and boys-only varieties, though ...
Remember our good news: Steins;Gate is finally gone Golden Master and is on its way to the duplicators for printing. ...
One of the big trends in Japan these days is anime series about idols, and shows like IdolMaster, Love Live! ...
When the Tokyo area got 11 inches (27 cm) of snow last week, the most seen in Japan's capital in ...
We've got some excellent news for you today: Steins;Gate is finally gone Golden Master and is on its way to ...
One interesting oddity about the Japanese is their odd compulsion with blood types, and I remember reading Saint Seiya manga ...
I've been a fan of science fiction ever since I picked up the Ray Bradbury short story "Frost and Fire," ...
One thing I like about Twitter and Facebook is the ability to have random conversations with readers, and often when ...
Today is Valentine's Day, and wherever you are in the world we wish you all the best chocolate dreams. Just ...
I often get mail from people planning a trip to Tokyo, asking me to recommend some sightseeing spots. While there ...
It's interesting to look at some of the less famous Japanese companies that have nevertheless managed to find success around ...
Where will you be when Japanese memes strike next? Last weekend the Tokyo area got a once-in-a-decade snowstorm, about 11 ...
We've got an update for fans of Steins;Gate, the hardcore visual novel of science, time travel and otaku culture, which ...
The other day I happened across an interesting headline: "Virginia vote on Sea of Japan hands victory to Koreans." While ...
There are certain positive aspects of living in Japan, including toasty kotatsu heater tables, Japanese festivals, and beer vending machines. ...
I came to Japan in 1991 and worked for five years as an English teacher before deciding to take a ...