Comedy in the US is a pretty lonely business. When you think of major comedians, you think of solo acts like Jerry Seinfeld, Louis C.K., or Chris Rock. True comedy duos haven't been around since the days of Abbott and … [Read more...]
At the end of the year, lots of different organizations give their picks for words of the year. These words of the year are based on events and trends throughout the year, so in past years words like … [Read more...]
It's November 11th once again, and you know what that means -- it's Pocky Day! Pocky Day is the day that Japan - nay, the world - celebrates the iconic chocolate-covered Japanese sweet, Pocky. We have a complete guide … [Read more...]
There are lots of artforms that are uniquely Japanese, but maybe my favorite is giant monster movies. No country in the world can strap on a rubber suit and destroy miniature cities better than Japan. These monster … [Read more...]
When most people think of Japan, a few images stick out in their head: things like cherry blossoms, Mt. Fuji, and Kinkaku-ji. You might not know the name Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺), but you're almost certainly seen pictures of … [Read more...]
In late July, fellow Tofugu writer John posted this funny K-pop video on Facebook. I liked it, shared it with a few friends, and went on with my day. I thought it might get the same kind of cult following that quirky Asian … [Read more...]