The conclusion of our slow-life adventure to Japan’s northernmost prefecture with trains, hot springs, and so muh delicious seafood.
September, 2018 (Page 6)
There are no rules that say a cat can’t play the drums, but these two definitely need a few more lessons before they go pro.
Shows up exactly seven and a half years after the tragic earthquake and tsunami in a town half-way across the country.
Norastyle’s new leaflet has the fall and winter looks that all farming fashionistas will want to sport. Agriculture never looked so attractive!
If cats are cute, and babies are cute, cats acting like babies must be just about the cutest thing ever, right?
Maybe they should stop worrying about what’s on TV, and start worrying about why their kids aren’t asleep, says critic of critics.
Buddha, president of the United States also explicitly recognized as potential characters in surprisingly wide-open competition.
A Japanese musician describes his delightfully surprising encounter with a fellow music and anime lover from Europe.
The crunch doesn’t just come from the ice in this dessert drink made with traditional Japanese imo kempi sweets.
Momoiro Clover Z supporter gets robbed by fellow fan for having an easy-to-crack ATM card code.
Azuki Ice adds to legendary status in Japan once again by defiantly providing delicious treats in times of need.
Totoro and Ponyo are waiting for you to eat them at this beautiful Hayao Miyazaki-endorsed cafe.
P.K. Sanjun takes a look at some of the common criteria used to define what makes a person “Japanese,” and whether they’ll still be used in the future.
Skip the Shinkansen and savor the journey with Japan’s ultra-affordable unlimited-use one-day rail passes.
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