Usually, when we in the West begin to learn about the history of anime, we begin with Osamu Tezuka. And to a certain extent, that’s the perfect place to start. Anime, as we all know it now, began with Osamu Tezuka’s style … [Read more...]
Every November, while the year’s crop of Nobel laureates plan their trips to Stockholm, another group of highly accomplished people gathers in Kyoto, to be honored for their contributions to humanity. Their accomplishments … [Read more...]
Many of you probably recognize Narita Airport as your gateway to Tokyo and wider Japan. And, if you’re one of the 35,379,408 passengers who used Narita last year, you were able to experience this airport in its full … [Read more...]
If you ever go to Japan, you’ll come to realize that almost all men, especially salarymen, don’t have mustaches (or facial hair for that matter). Although shaving your mustache can sometimes cause trouble (watch Koichi’s … [Read more...]
Ah, chocolate. Sweet chocolate. Just like any other country, in Japan people love chocolate. The big five Japanese chocolate brands work on pumping out all of the sweet brown candy that they can and people consume it at … [Read more...]
Chopsticks. You've probably used them at some point in your life. But do you know where they came from? Whether you're a chopstick master or completely inept with the things, you may find it interesting to learn the … [Read more...]