Girl Skateboards x Sanrio Skateboard Deck Series
California based skateboard company, Girl Skateboards has released a new series of decks created in conjunction with Sanrio, featuring the likes of 12 different Sanrio...
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Worlds Oldest Dog Dies In Japan At 26
Pusuke, the world’s oldest dog, died this Monday in Sakura, Japan at the age of 26. Born in March 1985, Pusuke was recognized last year...
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Nisennenmondai: Japanese instrumental rock trio
I was recently introduced to the music of 3 piece girl rockers, Nisennenmondai. as stated on their website, the name means “computer bug problem of...
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Halloween Bento Boxes
Well its finally October which means its time to get ready for Halloween! Here are some Halloween themed bento boxes to get you in the...
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More Japanese Indie Rock Music Videos
I set out once again to discover some indie bands from Japan and found quite a few acts. Most of these videos were obviously created...
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“PONPONPON” by model turned singer, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
I’ve just discovered the music of fashion model turned singer, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. She released her debut mini-album Moshi Moshi Harajuku this summer. I normally...
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Abandoned Amusement Parks
When amusement parks go out of business, they aren’t always torn down right away. Some go for years sitting there left to decay and become...
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Anatomy of Doraemon, the robotic cat
For those of you who have never heard of the manga character Doraemon, he is a robotic cat who has traveled back in time from...
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The Changing World of Japan’s Geisha
Geisha culture used to be a tradition enjoyed mostly by wealthy citizens leading luxurious lifestyles. However, with the economic slump that Japan has experienced in...
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Japanese indie and electronic bands
Today, I set out to discover some Japanese rock bands that I’d never heard of and that I thought our readers might never have heard...