Hololive's 2nd generation "elementary schooler" VTuber, Murasaki Shion, dropped a bombshell announcement during a major livestream today (March 6th): she's graduating on April 26th this year. The reas ...
While online and network games might seem less dominant with the rise of mobile gaming, it turns out this space is increasingly attracting a younger demographic in Japan. Japan's NGO, the National Con ...
When you hear "Baumkuchen," this delicious layered cake, do you know where it originated? While there are various theories, it's widely believed that Germany officially established this dessert. In Ge ...
We're pretty sure many of you out there have dabbled in art, and you know that your canvas isn't just limited to paper. With the right tools, any surface can become a stage for your creative genius. R ...
If you're a ramen fiend, you know the drill: long lines, endless flavor variations, and a passionate fandom. Ramen shops have been popping up everywhere, each with its own unique spin, and the queues ...
Not everyone's a culinary wizard, and even the pros have their off days in the kitchen. "Cooking fails" happen to the best of us – minor mishaps are easy fixes, but major ones can set your kitchen ab ...
For many parents out there, bridging the communication gap with their kids can feel like navigating a generational chasm. Sometimes, you just scratch your head and wonder if you're speaking completely ...
For ACG fans traveling to Japan, while Akihabara has long been a pilgrimage site, more and more have been flocking to Ikebukuro in recent years. The local government has actively embraced anime cultur ...
As VTubers have exploded in popularity over recent years, they've sparked a global phenomenon across Japan, Asia, and the West. With increased attention, however, comes the inevitable rise of haters a ...
If you're into Gunpla model kits, you've probably dabbled in all sorts of customization techniques – painting, cutting, weathering, you name it. These are all awesome ways to make your kits stand out ...
The 40th-anniversary project for "Dragon Ball," the new anime series Dragon Ball Daima, which featured story and character designs personally crafted by the late original author Akira Toriyama, wrappe ...
Yukinobu Tatsu's hit manga "Dandadan," serialized on Shonen Jump+, has seen its popularity skyrocket since its TV anime adaptation. Fans have lauded its stellar production and gripping storyline, and ...
Capcom's highly anticipated new title, "Monster Hunter Wilds," made a massive splash on its launch day, hitting nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam and showcasing the series' incredible draw. ...
A sticker spotted recently at Fukuoka City Subway's Hakata Station has sent the internet into a frenzy! The sign, which boldly declared "Kenshi Yonezu 260 Yen (Nearest Station: Tojinmachi)," left eve ...
A bizarre art installation has popped up in Fukuoka City's Tenjin district, and it's got everyone doing a double-take. Resembling something straight out of Minecraft, the blocky tree has sparked a ma ...
Get ready for a new contender in the "smallest things" category! A tiny park in Nagaizumi-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, has officially snagged the Guinness World Record for the "world's smallest p ...
Life on remote islands often conjures images of simplicity and limited resources. However, a recent report from Hachijo-jima is flipping that perception on its head, giving many a fresh look at island ...
A recent tweet from Kobayashi Seihon, a bookbinding company based in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has gone viral, sparking widespread discussion. The company issued a stark warning to netizens: avoid ...
A car dealership's mind-blowing display method has taken the internet by storm, racking up massive attention on X (formerly Twitter)! Netizens are absolutely floored, with many exclaiming, "It's just ...
For the general public, the term "mystery shopper" might sound a bit unfamiliar, but in the service industry, it's practically an urban legend that strikes fear into the hearts of many. Essentially, t ...
