Chris Evans’ Directorial Debut Becomes Available In Japan
Known mostly for his portrayal of Captain America (which is breaking box office records with "Civil War" right now), Chris Evans has fought his...
Why Japanese curry is so unlike other curries
When imagining Japanese cuisine, dishes such as tempura or sushi probably come to mind. However in a 2007 poll conducted by The NHK Cultural...
5 signs that Japan is becoming a giant nursing home
With the birthrate at an all time low, and marriage rates plummeting as well, many are predicting that Japan may soon become a gerontocracy....
7 Ways to beat the Summer Heat in Japan
Japanese Summers are notoriously hot and humid. It’s the same story every year: After the coldness of Winter, we all look forward to that...
Are Fax Machines Inseparable from Japanese Society?
When you think of Japan, you think of big, modern cities, advanced technology, robots that serve you Ramen, some of the fastest broadband services...
Plarail is one part nostalgia, one part mania, and equal parts fun
Whether you're 3 or 103 years old, we bet you can't help but want to play with one of Japan's favorite toys.
Drinking your Troubles Away – Bonenkai in Japan
Have you noticed more taxis than usually on the roads, and in front of restaurants? Yes? You might have also noticed there are many...
The Decision-Making Powers of Janken
Picture this scene... You're at an Izakaya with your mates, all having a great time. It's towards the end of the evening when everyone...
Big in Japan (Nagoya) – Adam Demby
Hey folks, this Month's installment of Big in Japan features a truly uniquely eclectic drummer from New Jersey in the US.
I met Adam many...
Pixels and Pint Glasses: Retrogaming Bars
Sometimes you wanna’ go, where everybody knows your game
Life seemed a lot easier back in the 80s and 90s, but that's probably because I...
