Akihabara-adjacent Kanda Shrine is always ready to try new things while keeping the old ones too.
Casey Baseel
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Casey Baseel spent his formative years staring in frustration at un-subtitled Japanese TV programming shown on Southern California’s international channel. Taking matters into his own hands, he moved to Tokyo to study the language, then found work in Yokohama a decade ago teaching, translating, and marketing hotels he can’t afford to stay in. When not participating in the eternal cycle of exercising to burn the calories form his love of Japanese food, Casey scours used comic and game shops for forgotten classics, drags his wife around the country in a quest to visit all its castles, sings karaoke not nearly as well as he thinks he does, and counts the days until the summertime bars open on Enoshima Beach.
Posted by Casey Baseel (Page 111)
Pokémon Cafes and Centers celebrate the Pokémon that most resembles Japan’s representative cuisine.
Suntans, schoolgirls, ninja, and sushi chefs all part of 50th birthday celebration for the Sanrio star.
Ghibli mascot turns into okiagari koboshi dolls, and there’s an easy way to get the whole set.
Higashiyama artisans craft figurines, bells, and gosho ningyo dolls to ring in the new year.
Setsuna Meteor is getting too old for this idol singer stuff.
After killing 36 people, defendant still says he thinks that what Kyoto Animation did was wrong.
Unique hair accessories are part of 30th anniversary art exhibit for the hit anime/manga mystery series.
Even public high schools charge tuition in Japan, but that’s going to be ending soon in the nation’s largest city.
MOST POPULAR
Today
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Over a billion yen in smuggled gold found inside sex dolls by Japanese investigators
Will we eat the gyoza or our words at this all-you-can-eat dumpling challenge?
TKG Debate: What’s the best way to eat Japan’s beloved raw egg comfort dish?
Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience store
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Totoro Soot Sprites are here to help keep your organized as adorable paper clips[Photos]
Weekly
- Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad- Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
- Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America- Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
7-Eleven Japan to start selling Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches this summer
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino, tea and soda drinks for summer- Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]
“Phantom Egg Shop” opens in Japan, with a dozen rare Japanese varieties
Monthly
- Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
- Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
- Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan- Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
- Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Yearly
- Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】- Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for it
Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience store
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Totoro Soot Sprites are here to help keep your organized as adorable paper clips[Photos]
Nearly half of Pokémon hot spring’s statues have been damaged less than two months after opening
Hatsune Miku successfully wraps Miku Expo 2026 North America tour with 100,000 attendees
Japanese merry-go-round has heartwarming backstory, is one of the best rides in Japan
7-Eleven Japan now has Seven Cafe tea machines…but can they convert a coffee drinker?
Starbucks Japan sells Valencia Flavoured Syrup, and here are four ways to use it this summer
Japan opens shrine for plush toys in Kyoto, offering memorial rites and a resting place for remains
Dragon Quest’s next quest is a journey to Yoshinoya for awesome Slime toy meals[Photos]
Private Shinkansen Supreme Class Cabin pricing, start date, and details announced by Japan Railways
Japan’s Yellow Shinkansen to be retired, last chances to ride it come with eye-popping prices
-
