Is the Japanese Gaming Industry “breaking up” with the West?
Ryan Winterhalter of 1UP.com published a well-thought out piece concerning why the Japanese video game industry is drifting away from the USA and Western societies....
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Nagashi Somen // THE FLOWING SOMEN
Oh man. I miss Nagashi Somen a lot. It’s one of the hottest summer traditions in Japan, the outdoor party cuisine! After seeing all the...
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Thoughts from a non-speaking Japanese student in New York
What would it be like to be classified as “Japanese” but not speak Japanese yourself? How does this situation play out every day, especially if...
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Kashiwa Sato Gives “Cool Japan” Its New Logo
Renowned visual artist Kashiwa Sato is known for many things, such as the logo for clothing company Uniqlo and SMAP’s artwork. He now has an...
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Need a concentration boost?! Look at cute stuff!
Apparently, it’s not a joke! Studies show that we concentrate better after we look at kawaii stuff! “Through three separate experiments a team of scientists...
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Limited edition Seikima II Taeyang/Pullips.
For the fans of the Japanese shock rock band Seikima II, and collectors of these surprisingly lifelike dolls, there is good news. A line of...
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New Japanese Copyright Laws Might Hurt the Manga Industry
This could be a bad sign for the future of the manga industry. Apparently, Japan is considering making some changes to its copyright laws, opting to join...
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How Japan Celebrates Christmas!
How Japan Celebrates Christmas! Ever wonder how Japan celebrates Christmas? It’s vastly different from how we do things here in America! Check out our 5...
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Cherry blossom cakes!!
I know, it”s only February. Cherry blossom season isn”t until April. However, I am far too excited to not write about them now!! I love...
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CNN Tackles Cosplay Culture
There’s an interesting post over at CNN’s “Geek Out!” blog about the art of cosplay. Written in an educational tone, as if intended for people...
