Culture
11 Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read
Love, identity, and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2025
11 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots
Best 80s Japanese Anime Movies You’ll Adore
Rev up those space rockets—we're going way beyond Akira or Ghibli
The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read
Honkaku, thrillers and crime sagas — Japan’s got it all
Nikka Whisky: Japan and Scotland’s Love Story
Masataka and Rita Taketsuru
“Magical Girl” Fashion Trend in Japan
How Japan’s Kawaii Anime Aesthetic Sparked 2025’s Latest Microtrend
Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie
A quietly compelling meditation on architecture and desire
Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?
Can humor cross cultural boundaries?
How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide
Your Timeless Companion to One of Japan’s Most Iconic Musical Celebrations
“Ruby-chan! Hai! Nani ga suki?” Trend Explained: What It Means and Where It’s From
The sugary Japanese idol song that's got everyone asking, “Ruby-chan, what do you like?”