Mix-and-match pieces are the cosplay/street fashion crossover witches have been waiting for. Japanese online retailer Felissimo is a bit of a fairy godparent when it comes to homewares, beauty, and fashion, making all our dreams come true with make-believe pets, hair gel designed to feel like kitty saliva, and fluffy cat-like accessories that magically transform us […] Japanese online retailer Felissimo is a bit of a fairy godparent when it comes to homewares , beauty , and fashion , making all our dreams come true with make-believe pets , hair gel designed to feel like kitty saliva , and fluf...
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What kind of flair does Singaporean tempura have? Let’s find out! Did you know that much of the food we know and love has taken a long journey across the world and across history to become what it is today? Curry, for example, was brought to Japan from India through England, after which it was […] Did you know that much of the food we know and love has taken a long journey across the world and across history to become what it is today? Curry, for example, was brought to Japan from India through England, after which it was adapted into Japanese curry. Funnily enough, popular Japanese curry chai...
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Super Mario’s brother is ready to show he’s super too! Though its title has gradually transitioned to just Super Mario, originally Nintendo’s flagship franchise was called Super Mario Bros., since the platforming plumber’s brother Luigi is a hero in his own right. Now, in his latest demonstration that he can keep up with his more […] Super Mario’s brother is ready to show he’s super too! Though its title has gradually transitioned to just Super Mario , originally Nintendo’s flagship franchise was called Super Mario Bros. , since the platforming plumber’s brother Luigi is a hero in his own righ...
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What kind of flair does Singaporean tempura have? Let’s find out! Did you know that much of the food we know and love has taken a long journey across the world and across history to become what it is today? Curry, for example, was brought to Japan from India through England, after which it was […] Did you know that much of the food we know and love has taken a long journey across the world and across history to become what it is today? Curry, for example, was brought to Japan from India through England, after which it was adapted into Japanese curry. Funnily enough, popular Japanese curry chai...
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Slayers star takes virtual stage, with one more anime sorceress along for the fun. The past year has been an especially difficult one for musical performers, as the pandemic has made concerts, fan meet-and-greets, and other gatherings impossible. As an anime character, though, Line Inverse, star of the Slayers franchise, is in no danger of […] The past year has been an especially difficult one for musical performers, as the pandemic has made concerts, fan meet-and-greets, and other gatherings impossible. As an anime character, though, Line Inverse , star of the Slayers franchise , is in no dan...
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Unique bridge fountains you won’t find anywhere else in Japan. In the same way everything looks like food when you’re hungry, our desire to travel the world right now has us drawing comparisons between local attractions and the ones we’ve seen overseas. So when we heard there were merlions in Fukuoka, on Japan’s southern island […] In the same way everything looks like food when you’re hungry, our desire to travel the world right now has us drawing comparisons between local attractions and the ones we’ve seen overseas.So when we heard there were merlions in Fukuoka , on Japan’s southern island...
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Newly appointed commissioner bringing a little X Factor to cultural promotion. This month Shunichi Tokura was appointed the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, a division of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology tasked with, among other things, promoting Japanese art and culture abroad. Tokura’s appointment was an interesting one, because […] This month Shunichi Tokura was appointed the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs , a division of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology tasked with, among other things , pro...
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Fans of the anime baffled by backgrounds for Rei Ayanami posters. Generally speaking, the idea behind bootleg anime merch is that it’s supposed to be a win-win, at least for the buyer and seller. The seller gets to widen their profit margin by dodging licensing fees, and the buyer gets the item they want (or […] Generally speaking, the idea behind bootleg anime merch is that it’s supposed to be a win-win, at least for the buyer and seller. The seller gets to widen their profit margin by dodging licensing fees, and the buyer gets the item they want (or a substitute copy, to be precise), at a pr...
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Typically, students are encouraged to report bullying to the adults, but what do you do when the adult is the bully? Extracurricular activities are common, if not sometimes mandatory, in Japan for middle school and high school students. Whether it’s getting some exercise or pursuing something one is personally interested in, club time should ideally […] Extracurricular activities are common, if not sometimes mandatory , in Japan for middle school and high school students. Whether it’s getting some exercise or pursuing something one is personally interested in , club time should ideally be fun ...
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Geibikei Gorge is one of the top 100 scenic spots in Japan designated as a National Site of Scenic Beauty and a National Natural Monument. Along the Sunatetsu River, the canyon is a 2km long stretch of quay walls over 50 meters high. Not to be confused with the nearby Genbikei Gorge, Geibikei Gorge is home to Geibikei Gorge Boat Trip, a 90-minute cruise that allows visitors to enjoy the landscape; fiery red in fall, creeping wisteria blossoms in May, and crisp, clear skies in winter. A mere five minute walk from JR Geibikei Station which is covered by JR East Pass (Tohoku area), here are some ...
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