Krista Rogers
Starting with a love of J-Pop and J-dramas when she was 13, Krista Rogers has left her quiet New England hometown in the States both to study abroad in Tokyo and to work on the JET Program in beautiful Yamagata prefecture. She misses chatting in the local dialect and staging Kamehameha battles in the hallway with her students. Although she's currently working on her master's degree in Boston, she will without a doubt be back in Japan before long and buying way too much at Book-Off and Tower Records again. When she needs a break from schoolwork, Krista enjoys eating yakiniku, figure skating, finding cute cafes, watching Big Bang MVs, and continuing on her quest to catch 'em all.
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Whatever you picture when you read “triple jumbo shrimp rice bowl,” it’s probably not this.
The film, a live-action spinoff of the popular JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga series, inspired a special drink sold in what looks like an ink bottle.
For a ramen chain that’s already known for its signature rich broth, how much richer can this new maximum-rich dish get?
Our reporter shares how to navigate the different ways of ordering at the growing Yumcha Terrace Tohsai chain of eateries in Japan’s capital region.
Our reporter makes a long journey in the hope that some divine intervention will help her score tickets to her favorite idols’ concert this year.
The Former Furukawa Gardens make for an extremely economical escape from the big city with special seasonal events happening right now.
We can neither confirm nor deny whether wearing this necklace will transform you into Eternal Sailor Moon.
The energetic, dance-filled festival will make its grand outdoor return to the streets of Tokyo for the first time since before the pandemic.
Don’t miss stopping at this delicious shaved ice specialty shop if you’ll be in Taipei during the hotter months.
We tickle our taste buds with a grotesque-looking but premier version of the infamous “foreigner-repelling food.”
I, too, would absolutely spend my vacation looking for a mythical snakelike creature which comes with a 1.31 million-yen reward for its discovery.
Japan’s Big Four fireworks craftsmen bring a one-of-a-kind performance from vision to reality against the breathtaking backdrop of Mt. Fuji.
With two donuts featuring matcha and two featuring hojicha flavor, tea lovers can take their pick of a more traditional take on the humble donut.
A new flexible learning-based high school program allows students to pursue their passions in preparation for careers in the gaming industry.
Unisex swimsuits that were piloted last year are making such a splash that they’re now available for anyone to buy.
The Yamato Kimono x Snow Peak collaboration returns with a new line of durable, breathable kimono for outdoor adventures.
These adorable illustrations of Totoros with various veggies and acorns will transform your kitchen into its cutest form yet.
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