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Jakarta Hosts Jak-Japan Matsuri 2025 – Yes, 2025!

Jakarta Hosts Jak-Japan Matsuri 2025 – Yes, 2025!

So, get this: Jakarta just launched the Jak-Japan Matsuri 2025. Yes, you read that right, 2025! Either they're incredibly on the ball or it's a wonderfully amusing typo in the...

Jakarta Hosts Jak-Japan Matsuri 2025 – Yes, 2025!

So, get this: Jakarta just launched the Jak-Japan Matsuri 2025. Yes, you read that right, 2025! Either they're incredibly on the ball or it's a wonderfully amusing typo in the...

L.A.'s Tanabata Festival Already Naming 2025 Winners

L.A.'s Tanabata Festival Already Naming 2025 Wi...

So, the L.A. Tanabata Festival has already announced its winners for 2025! Seriously, that's some impressive forward planning, considering it's still a good while away.It's always pretty cool to see...

L.A.'s Tanabata Festival Already Naming 2025 Wi...

So, the L.A. Tanabata Festival has already announced its winners for 2025! Seriously, that's some impressive forward planning, considering it's still a good while away.It's always pretty cool to see...

Osaka's Ramen Renaissance: From Desert to Delicious

Osaka's Ramen Renaissance: From Desert to Delic...

Okay, so get this: apparently, Osaka used to be called a 'ramen desert'! Like, how is that even possible in Japan?!But good news for noodle fiends, because that's definitely not...

Osaka's Ramen Renaissance: From Desert to Delic...

Okay, so get this: apparently, Osaka used to be called a 'ramen desert'! Like, how is that even possible in Japan?!But good news for noodle fiends, because that's definitely not...

Tokyo Autumn Vibes: October 2025 Adventures

Tokyo Autumn Vibes: October 2025 Adventures

Autumn in Tokyo just hits different, doesn't it? That crisp air, the changing leaves... it's pure magic. Thinking about October 2025 already has me dreaming of golden ginkgo trees and...

Tokyo Autumn Vibes: October 2025 Adventures

Autumn in Tokyo just hits different, doesn't it? That crisp air, the changing leaves... it's pure magic. Thinking about October 2025 already has me dreaming of golden ginkgo trees and...

Japan Film Fest 2025: Free Classics Alert!

Okay, fellow Japanophiles, get ready for some seriously good news, especially if you're in the Philippines.The Japan Film Festival 2025 is bringing a whole load of free screenings to Manila!...

Japan Film Fest 2025: Free Classics Alert!

Okay, fellow Japanophiles, get ready for some seriously good news, especially if you're in the Philippines.The Japan Film Festival 2025 is bringing a whole load of free screenings to Manila!...

Japan in the Desert: A New Mexico Festival

Japan in the Desert: A New Mexico Festival

Japan in the desert? Yup, that's what caught my eye with this festival news from New Mexico. It’s always fascinating to see how Japanese culture blooms in unexpected places.This particular...

Japan in the Desert: A New Mexico Festival

Japan in the desert? Yup, that's what caught my eye with this festival news from New Mexico. It’s always fascinating to see how Japanese culture blooms in unexpected places.This particular...

Osaka's Ramen Obsession: Michelin Star Noodles, Endless Lines

Osaka's Ramen Obsession: Michelin Star Noodles,...

The Michelin Guide, usually associated with fancy, quiet dining, just gave a shout-out to a ramen spot in Osaka. And honestly, it's making me want to hop on a plane.Mugi...

Osaka's Ramen Obsession: Michelin Star Noodles,...

The Michelin Guide, usually associated with fancy, quiet dining, just gave a shout-out to a ramen spot in Osaka. And honestly, it's making me want to hop on a plane.Mugi...

Ramen Reinvented: Osaka's Artful Bowls Take Center Stage

Ramen Reinvented: Osaka's Artful Bowls Take Cen...

Forget everything you thought you knew about ramen presentation for a sec.This place in Osaka, Torisoba Zagin, is apparently flipping the script on the humble ramen bowl. We're talking fried...

Ramen Reinvented: Osaka's Artful Bowls Take Cen...

Forget everything you thought you knew about ramen presentation for a sec.This place in Osaka, Torisoba Zagin, is apparently flipping the script on the humble ramen bowl. We're talking fried...

Niseko's SHIGUCHI: Luxury Gets a Forest Retreat

Niseko's SHIGUCHI: Luxury Gets a Forest Retreat

You know Niseko, right? Most people immediately think 'snow paradise' and 'epic slopes'. But it's got another side, and this article perfectly captures it.This luxury villa, SHIGUCHI, totally flips that...

Niseko's SHIGUCHI: Luxury Gets a Forest Retreat

You know Niseko, right? Most people immediately think 'snow paradise' and 'epic slopes'. But it's got another side, and this article perfectly captures it.This luxury villa, SHIGUCHI, totally flips that...

Jony Ive's Super Luxe Japanese Lantern

Jony Ive's Super Luxe Japanese Lantern

So, apparently, if you're Jony Ive and you can't find the perfect lantern for your yacht (first world problems, right?), you just... design one.But here's where it gets interesting for...

Jony Ive's Super Luxe Japanese Lantern

So, apparently, if you're Jony Ive and you can't find the perfect lantern for your yacht (first world problems, right?), you just... design one.But here's where it gets interesting for...

Auckland Gets a Taste of Modern Japan (Briefly!)

Auckland Gets a Taste of Modern Japan (Briefly!)

Okay, so who else gets a little FOMO when they hear about super exclusive, blink-and-you-miss-it cultural events?Apparently, Auckland recently had one of these pop-ups, creating a space designed to capture...

Auckland Gets a Taste of Modern Japan (Briefly!)

Okay, so who else gets a little FOMO when they hear about super exclusive, blink-and-you-miss-it cultural events?Apparently, Auckland recently had one of these pop-ups, creating a space designed to capture...

Tokyo's Authentic Yakitori Grills its Way to BGC

Tokyo's Authentic Yakitori Grills its Way to BGC

When you think of Japanese street food, yakitori is probably right up there with ramen, yeah? There's just something about those perfectly charred, flavour-packed skewers that gets me every single...

Tokyo's Authentic Yakitori Grills its Way to BGC

When you think of Japanese street food, yakitori is probably right up there with ramen, yeah? There's just something about those perfectly charred, flavour-packed skewers that gets me every single...

Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle Animation: A Mas...

Okay, so can we just talk about Ufotable for a sec? Like, the sheer visual feast that is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba's animation is honestly next level, especially the...

Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle Animation: A Mas...

Okay, so can we just talk about Ufotable for a sec? Like, the sheer visual feast that is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba's animation is honestly next level, especially the...

Manga as More Than Just Comics?

Manga as More Than Just Comics?

Alright, so we all know manga is epic, right? But sometimes I feel like its power gets underestimated. This article just dropped a major truth bomb about how series like...

Manga as More Than Just Comics?

Alright, so we all know manga is epic, right? But sometimes I feel like its power gets underestimated. This article just dropped a major truth bomb about how series like...

Ghost of Yotei' Stays True to Its Roots

Ghost of Yotei' Stays True to Its Roots

Right, so 'Ghost of Yotei' is staying put in Japan, and honestly? It makes perfect sense.The studio head dropped a pretty clear statement: the core of the series is 'someone...

Ghost of Yotei' Stays True to Its Roots

Right, so 'Ghost of Yotei' is staying put in Japan, and honestly? It makes perfect sense.The studio head dropped a pretty clear statement: the core of the series is 'someone...

Manga Gets Museum Treatment in San Francisco!

Okay, so you know how some art forms just *scream* for proper museum recognition, even when they're already global phenomenons? Manga is totally one of those.Well, huge news: San Francisco's...

Manga Gets Museum Treatment in San Francisco!

Okay, so you know how some art forms just *scream* for proper museum recognition, even when they're already global phenomenons? Manga is totally one of those.Well, huge news: San Francisco's...

Papercutting Totoro Tees Finally Arrive in Japan

Papercutting Totoro Tees Finally Arrive in Japan

Remember those gorgeous papercutting-style Totoro T-shirts that were only available outside Japan? Well, good news!These aren't your average Ghibli merch. We're talking five unique designs of Totoro and even No...

Papercutting Totoro Tees Finally Arrive in Japan

Remember those gorgeous papercutting-style Totoro T-shirts that were only available outside Japan? Well, good news!These aren't your average Ghibli merch. We're talking five unique designs of Totoro and even No...

Japanese & Korean Powerhouses Unite for New Single!

Japanese & Korean Powerhouses Unite for New Sin...

You know when two forces of nature collide and create something ridiculously cool? That's basically what's happened with the latest track from Japan's ATARASHII GAKKO! and South Korea's Balming Tiger.The...

Japanese & Korean Powerhouses Unite for New Sin...

You know when two forces of nature collide and create something ridiculously cool? That's basically what's happened with the latest track from Japan's ATARASHII GAKKO! and South Korea's Balming Tiger.The...

Japan Tea Festival: Your Passport to Brewed Bliss

Japan Tea Festival: Your Passport to Brewed Bliss

So, you know how obsessed I am with finding cool ways to experience Japan without, y'know, actually hopping on a plane every other week? This just popped up on my...

Japan Tea Festival: Your Passport to Brewed Bliss

So, you know how obsessed I am with finding cool ways to experience Japan without, y'know, actually hopping on a plane every other week? This just popped up on my...

Tokyo Toy Art Museum Pops Up In Seoul

Tokyo Toy Art Museum Pops Up In Seoul

A Tokyo Toy Art Museum pop-up just landed in Seoul, and honestly, my inner child is screaming.It's pretty awesome to see a dedicated 'Toy Art Museum' because it really elevates...

Tokyo Toy Art Museum Pops Up In Seoul

A Tokyo Toy Art Museum pop-up just landed in Seoul, and honestly, my inner child is screaming.It's pretty awesome to see a dedicated 'Toy Art Museum' because it really elevates...