Field guides, culture, food, and the practical details in between, written at street level.
Yuchelin, a new rating for Japanese hot springs, judges the water itself. Its first three-star list names 21 onsen, from Hokkaido to Yakushima.
2026/10/27Sake grades and temperatures, shochu with hot water, umeshu five ways, highballs, sours, Hoppy and Japanese wine: how to order the drinks on an izakaya menu.
2026/10/18Your season-by-season guide to 2026 anime, updated for fall: what aired, what's airing now, what's coming in 2027 and where to watch it all from anywhere.
2026/10/17Japan Game Awards 2026: "Pokemon Pokopia" takes the Grand Award, "Word Game" the Game Designers Award, and the Pokemon series a ministry honour for 30 years.
2026/09/15A million and a half people between Tokyo and Yokohama, and almost nobody stops. What is actually in Kawasaki, and why it is worth getting off the train for.
2026/08/04BLEACH Mirrors High just revealed three new Kubo-designed Soul Reapers and a full system trailer. Here's the story, cast, and battle system, explained.
2026/07/18Kobito Zukan, also spelled Kobito Dukan: what kobitos are, the most popular characters from Nabata Toshitaka's field guides, and where to find kobito goods.
2026/03/09Pandorobo, The Bread Thief, in English: the story of Japan’s beloved bread-stealing character, the picture books, the anime, and Pandorobo merchandise.
2026/02/13Japanese horror films for Halloween, from Ringu to Tetsuo: the J-horror classics that redefined the genre with dread, folklore and psychological terror.
2025/10/24Where to find Sylvanian Families in Japan: the Tokyo Solamachi store, outlet shops, the life-size park in Osaka, Forest Kitchen dining, and craft workshops.
2025/10/08JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Ora Ora Overdrive is a Japan-exclusive tactical RPG by Gumi featuring characters from six anime arcs, launched September 2025.
2025/10/07Hell's Paradise Season 2 drops January 2026 + new survival RPG game November 2025. MAPPA returns for both.
2025/10/01Monster Dissection Encyclopedia review - Japan's unique fantasy cookbook with hunting guides & recipes. Discover now.
2025/09/16New Kamen Rider collectibles announced - 830mm HAOUKEN sword & Hibiki transformation flute with breath activation. Order deadline November.
2025/09/12Yakitori - Japan's beloved grilled chicken skewers with tare sauce & charcoal flavor.
2025/09/09Discover Japan's most honest mascot - Ousaki the sad rabbit at Osaki Station breaks kawaii culture norms with vulnerability & authenticity.
2025/09/04Explore Japan's 35 national parks through unique onigiri flavours - from Hokkaido kelp to Okinawan beef. Taste nature's story.
2025/08/14PokéPark Kanto opens spring 2026 at Yomiuriland - Japan's first permanent Pokemon theme park with 600+ Pokemon. Plan your visit now.
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