We thought we knew everything that was on the menu, but there was one dish that surprised us.
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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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.
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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.
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