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 96)
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
Now
Burning through cash just to throw things away tops list of headaches when moving house in Japan
Sailor suit bikini from Japan becomes so popular it sells out in two days
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Japanese company starts project to restore Nakagin Capsules to capsule hotel
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
The heartwarming story of Japan’s “Weakling Gundam” and the fans who supported it in its hour of need
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Weekly
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026- The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Monthly
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
- Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
- The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Yearly
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
RECOMMENDED STORIES
The heartwarming story of Japan’s “Weakling Gundam” and the fans who supported it in its hour of need
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Sanrio changes Hello Kitty lead designer for first time in 46 years
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Eight-year-old boy gets stopped at the airport for a suspicious bulge in his pants
More than a capsule hotel, downtown Tokyo capsule ryokan is awesome, budget-friendly spot to stay
Is Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Denny’s Japan created crazy split-in-half parfaits to target social media photo-snapping foodies
Children’s manga apologizes to sumo wrestler for drawing penis on Ghengis Khan’s face
Sexy fairy tale heroine swimsuits from Japan will turn the beach into fantasyland this summer
Kyoto shrine holding beautiful after-dark cherry blossom event this spring
-
