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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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This latest themed set of 20 colored pencils is inspired by the Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji series by master artisan Katsushika Hokusai.
Marugame Castle also holds the distinction of being one of only 12 castles in Japan with this particular architectural element left intact.
Many believe these films are the best live-action adaptations of a beloved manga/anime series to exist.
The higher rates of coronavirus infection and continuing State of Emergency in the nation’s capital are said to be behind the exit of residents.
Gudetama, My Melody, and even Hello Kitty herself don disguises to celebrate the Internet’s love for all-things-cat.
Our very own Mr. Sato was ecstatic to get his hands on their 1.8-kilogram (3.97-pound) yakisoba dish.
Eh, regardless of its final form it wasn’t like we were going to get much fiber out of it anyway.
If approved, the new additions would join one dance already on the list under the collective title of “Elegant Dances.”
Manga readers are concerned about the fate of Kosaku Shima, whose corporate developments they’ve been following since 1983.
Our resident soba connoisseur hones in on the best eateries in the Akihabara and Okachimachi neighborhoods of Tokyo in this closely contested ranking.
This special, lovingly crafted issue was released in celebration of Doraemon’s 50th anniversary. Even its price is symbolic.
One of the first glimmers of spring is the appearance of this seasonal beverage that uses real cherry blossom petals and leaves.
Cosmetics will be sold in a lottery-style game at Japanese convenience stores as part of Clamp’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Amazura was a popular sweetener among Heian aristocrats but its method of production was lost to time after the widespread diffusion of sugar.
The party was a far cry from what our reporter had envisioned, but it was just as satisfying in its own way.
A long-established Kyoto confectionery shop is selling these do-it-yourself kits with simple video instructions.
Our writer received a heartfelt message from his father on his Coming of Age Day 23 years ago which he would now like to share with you.
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