According to esthetician Emma Jinn, “Japanese skincare is all about prevention, consistency, and respecting your skin. No ...

Japanese restaurants are among my favorite dining experiences. I love sushi and sashimi, cocktails and yakitori. But those who are new to the cuisine may not have a firm grasp on where or how to get ...

Cyberpunk touched down in Western cinema with the 1982 arrival of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, long considered one of the earliest pioneers of the sci-fi subgenre. However, across the Pacific, DIY ...

Maybe you’ve always dreamed of understanding anime without subtitles, chatting with friends in Tokyo, or finally reading those beautiful Hiragana characters. But let’s get real: lots of Japanese ...

This article highlights ten anime series perfect for learning Japanese naturally and fluently, moving beyond traditional methods. It suggests shows for beginners focusing on polite speech, regional ...

Summer is hot and humid in Japan, and this year especially so. So it’s kind of surprising that in a recent survey from air conditioner manufacturer Daikin, quite a few people said they don’t like ...

Coming from a big Italian family, Anthony relishes in being the black sheep as the only adrenaline junkie. Even though he has gone bungee-jumping, rock-climbing, cliff diving, fought in mixed martial ...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (July 23 2014) -- Several of Camp Zama's community members gathered at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area library on July 22 for an opportunity to learn conversational Japanese from a ...

Japanese whisky can be a very intimidating category, even for seasoned whisk(e)y drinkers. A big part of that comes down to accessibility. Japanese whiskey simply doesn’t make it to your average ...

Often the key that opens the door to otaku culture is anime. Anime is a pervasive medium, and even those outside the fandom of Japanese culture and media can recognize the hallmarks of anime at fan ...