Kojiki is the title of an old Japanese text which attempts to explain where the islands of Japan came from. Among other things, it recounts the stories of the gods and their part in creating the land. I found that, while read... more
I made a quick little video thingy about Pino ice cream. Pretty much most of the Japanese people I meet, after initial greetings, feel the need to let me know that there's an ice cream called Pino like my name. It's ki... more
If you're a fan of slice of life, here's a thing for you. Sunny, by Taiyo Matsumoto, has been grabbed by VIZ Media and translated by Michael Arias (producer: The Animatrix). The release of the first volume of this manga will ... more
Earlier this month, Dischan Media released the first episode to their very first visual novel titled Dysfunctional Systems. The story here is Winter, 14 years old, is studying to become a mediator in an Earth that is gu... more
My latest video about life in Japan is on the topic of omiyage, or souvenirs, and how they work in Japan. It might be a little different than what you're used to, because it isn't just about bringing things back for your clo... more
Sentai Filmworks has sent over a press release announcing that Uta no Prince-Sama: Maji Love 1000% will be seeing a digital release soon, and a physical release later on this year. Considering how successful it's been over he... more
Keith Yatsuhashi's debut novel, titled Kojiki, is a whole new fantasy set in Tokyo, where powerful spirits await the 18-year old Keiko Yamada following the death of her father. She sets on a mission to fulfill his dying with ... more
The first season of Haganai had a lovely ending, and though I mentioned I was in love with the characters enough to want to read the source material, I actually still haven't gotten around to it. The aim of the first season f... more
I mentioned these sweets in a post a while back, and I even dared to write that I would make it a point to visit Mister Donut and try these things out! On Saturday, I fulfilled my promise, and the video above is the result.&... more
The Akiba reports that Kimi no Iru Machi, a manga/story by the same creator of Suzuka, which has only had a couple of OVAs will now be adapted until a full-on show. There aren't really any details further than that, thou... more
Beginning April 1st, Mr Donut will be stocking Hello Kitty sweets in Japan. If there were one thing that would get me to go back to that store and give their donuts a re-try, it would be Hello Kitty donuts and other delicious... more
[Update: Hiro Mashima has updated his twitter a couple times about good news relating to the anime, such as that it isn't necessarily the case that the anime is ending, and later, "don't stop believing." Oooo! - Kristina] I c... more
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