
(Be sure to stick around to the end, where you can win some goodies from FlutterScape) In the past, I've written about a few ways you can buy things from Japan. Most of them have been so-so at best. Finally (seriously, … [Read more...]
by Koichi

(Be sure to stick around to the end, where you can win some goodies from FlutterScape) In the past, I've written about a few ways you can buy things from Japan. Most of them have been so-so at best. Finally (seriously, … [Read more...]
by Koichi

Click the image above to get a closer view Mmmm, fukubukuro. One of my favorite things about New Years in Japan. The idea behind fukubukuro is simple yet enticing. Stores put stuff in bags, put a price on it, and don't … [Read more...]

Because it's a Saturday, and because I just know you need the inspiration, I've put together twelve images that will surely inspire you to jump on the kanji train. Choo choo. Kanji train coming in for a landing (yeah, the … [Read more...]

If you've been reading Tofugu for a while, you'll know that I can't pass up a good Godzilla story, especially one that contains haikus as well. GodzillaHaiku is a Tumbler Blog that simply contains images from Godzilla … [Read more...]

Everyone knows that smoking is pretty unhealthy - even in Japan people are smoking less and less. But for me, when it comes to my debilitating addiction to cool gadgets, I'd be happy to carry highly radioactive cell … [Read more...]
by Koichi

A lot of you out there know how much of a (sad) Apple fanboy I am, which means you'll probably understand why iPhone art makes my heartbeat increase. This is the post I was going to post the other day (before getting … [Read more...]