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5 Spine-Chillingly Scary Japanese Anime Characters
Happy Halloween from some of our favorite horror genre protagonists.
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8 Halloween Treats You Can Get at the Convenience Store in Japan
Save the tricks and give us all the spooky fall-flavored treats.
Netflix’s The Naked Director: A Dodgy Dive into Japanese Porn and “Real” Sex
This semi-biographical ode to Japanese AV does little more than maintain the status quo—but it makes us think while doing so.
5 Classic Japanese Horror Movies You Must Watch
We dare you to watch these J-horror classics alone in the dark this weekend.
What Do Japanese People Think About Japan’s Return to Commercial Whaling?
In an issue fraught with controversy, the reaction of locals seems just as ambiguous.
5 Updates to Know About Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! Coming to Netflix Nov. 1
The U.S. got Marie Kondo’ed. Now, it’s time for Japan to get Queer Eye’ed. Arigato, Netflix!
Study Japanese With a Two Week Autumn Program in Stunning Akita Prefecture
Akita Inaka School’s course combines learning Japanese with outdoor activities, cultural classes and meeting adorable Akita dogs!
Japan’s Toxic Drinking Culture No One Talks About
Japan has a problem but is too addicted to admit it.
Tokyo Game Show 2019: 5 Upcoming Game Releases to Watch out For
Our pick of the best games showcased this year.
How the October Consumption Tax Hike Will Affect You
Worried about the upcoming increase in consumption tax in Japan? Here's how it might impact your daily life.
These Tweets Show the Havoc Wreaked on Tokyo by Typhoon Faxai Yesterday
Posts tagged #台風15号 (Typhoon No.15) looked like something out of a disaster movie.
5 of the Most Terrifying Japanese Mascots
Japan's "yuru-chara" are designed to boost the popularity of towns and attractions but these eye-watering designs may have the opposite effect.
