Expo 2025, set to kick off a six-month run in Osaka, Japan, this April, is being treated as a major international event by the Japanese government. However, with costs soaring higher than anticipated, ...
For many of you fellow otaku, Japan's DLsite is probably a familiar name. It's a massive hub for doujin works, manga, and games, and lately, it's become a hotbed for creators selling ASMR audio. Voice ...
Planning a trip? Finding the perfect place to crash usually involves balancing price, location, and amenities to ensure a comfy stay without breaking the bank. But recently, a Japanese X user shared a ...
Japan kicks off its academic year in April, with graduation ceremonies typically held in March. That makes March not just cherry blossom season, but also prime graduation season! Students everywhere a ...
The upcoming MLB opening series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, set to electrify the Tokyo Dome on March 18th and 19th, is already a massive event. Not only are exclusive Chiikawa me ...
Capcom's highly anticipated new title, Monster Hunter Wilds (モンスターハンターワイルズ), smashed Steam records on its launch day and has kept countless players hooked on the hunt for weeks. Beyond th ...
Ever dabbled in clay? You can find all sorts of modeling clay at bookstores and stationery shops, offering endless fun and a myriad of shapes to create. In fact, many talented individuals use it to cr ...
The latest anime sensation, "Medalist" (メダリスト), has been captivating audiences this season with its rare dive into the world of figure skating. Praised by many since its debut, even renowned skat ...
NAGANO's "Chiikawa" series, which only began in 2020, has quickly taken the world by storm! After its TV anime adaptation, its unique style captivated audiences everywhere, making it a beloved phenome ...
The term "oshikatsu," or dedicated fan activity, is probably familiar to anyone deep in idol or anime culture. It's all about passionately supporting your favorite person or series—collecting merch, ...
Expo 2025 Osaka is set to kick off a six-month run in Japan starting in April, and while the government sees it as a major international event, public enthusiasm has been lukewarm, partly due to ballo ...
If you're deep in the ACG world, you've probably heard of "NTR." Short for "Netorare" (寝取られ／ねとられ) in Japanese, it basically means getting cuckolded or having your significant other stolen by ...
Last season, Los Angeles Dodgers' baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani achieved an unprecedented "54 homers and 59 stolen bases," making him a global media sensation. He also successfully clinched the MLB ...
If you're into Gunpla, you've probably dabbled in all sorts of techniques – painting, cutting, weathering – anything to make your kits stand out. But what about fusing other elements for some truly ...
When you hit up a karaoke joint, are you all about belting out tunes with "all heart" or are you a master of "pure technique"? Either way, when you're in a place designed for singing your lungs out, y ...
Chiikawa, the beloved creation of illustrator and manga artist NAGANO, has taken the world by storm since its debut in 2020. Its unique charm has captivated audiences, especially after its animated TV ...
A truly rare gem recently hit the block at Japan's renowned Mandarake Auction: a copy of Weekly Shonen Jump from 1984, Issue No. 51. What makes this particular issue a holy grail? It's the one that of ...
First hitting the scene in 2020, Chiikawa quickly took the world by storm. After its anime adaptation dropped, its unique charm captivated even more fans. Recently, the adorable franchise announced a ...
Get ready, Gundam fans! The highly anticipated 2025 anime series, "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX," is set to blast off in April, a joint production from two animation giants: Khara (of "Neon Genesis Ev ...
Any embroidery enthusiasts out there? I dabbled in embroidery back in my school days, but my talent was, shall we say, lacking, so I didn't stick with it. While embroidery might seem a bit old-school, ...
