If you look up the food "konnyaku" in a common Japanese to English dictionary or translator, chances are you'll get something along the lines of "jelly made from the starch of devil's tongue". Well what the heck is that? … [Read more...]
Every Sunday we gather the week's weird and interesting Japanese news and present it to you in our Sunday News column. It might not always be hard-hitting news, but we hope that it still informs and entertains you. … [Read more...]
In my years on the internet, one Japanese TV show has popped up over and over again in GIFs, videos, and excited discussions. Even though the people who post about this show usually speak no Japanese and don't know the … [Read more...]
Imagine a land that is similar to Facebook, but with more yellow pigment added to the blue, turning everything a vivid green. Then, imagine this land as an exclusive club available only to those with smartphones. These … [Read more...]
If you’re like me, you’ve spend a fair amount of time engrossed in Japanese games, anime, music and dramas. At first, it’s great. Everything’s new and exciting, a breath of fresh air from the usual stuff your country gets. … [Read more...]
In most major cities of the world, you'll find large, prestigious museums: the Museum of Natural History in New York City; the Louvre in Paris; the Smithsonian museums in Washington D.C. Then there are more offbeat, … [Read more...]