Game

“What Is That Square Bar in Metal Gear?” — CalorieMate, Japan’s Secret Snack

In METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER (the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3), you can find a food item called CalorieMate.If you are not from Japan, you may think: “Is this a military ration? A cookie? A bug...
2025.09.21
Game
What You Should Know Before Visiting Japan

What You Should Know Before Visiting Japan: How to Eat Sushi

Sushi is one of Japan’s most famous and beloved foods. But when you sit down at a sushi counter or restaurant, you might wonder: Should I use chopsticks? Is it okay to eat with my hands? How much soy ...
2025.08.11
What You Should Know Before Visiting Japan
Game

Yamato Transport in Death Stranding: A Blend of Delivery and Japanese Culture

The video game Death Stranding is all about "delivery." Players take on the role of a porter who travels across dangerous lands to reconnect a broken world by delivering packages. One surprising momen...
2025.08.11
Game
What You Should Know Before Visiting Japan

Try Takoyaki at Tsukiji Gindaco – A Unique Japanese Street Food Experience

Try Takoyaki at Tsukiji Gindaco – A Unique Japanese Street Food ExperienceIf you visit Japan, don’t miss takoyaki – a delicious street food made of grilled dough balls filled with octopus. One of the ...
2025.05.04
What You Should Know Before Visiting Japan
Manga

Ken Takakura and His Influence in Dandadan

The anime Dandadan is currently gaining popularity in Japan. In the show, the name "Ken Takakura" often appears in the dialogue of the protagonist, Momo Ayase. For international viewers (and even some...
2025.02.09
Manga
HunterxHunter

Celebrating the Return of Hunter x Hunter – Summary of Chapter 401 “Moonlight”

After an extended hiatus of 90 weeks following Chapter 400, which was released in December 2022, Hunter x Hunter has made a highly anticipated return to the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. Fans worldwide...
2024.10.27
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Jujutsu Kaisen

The Most Unique Battle in Jujutsu Kaisen

Warning: This article contains spoilers.Volume 27 of Jujutsu Kaisen was released on July 4th. In chapters 239 to 243, there is a unique battle between Takaba and Kenjaku. Takaba's ability is very diff...
2024.07.21
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Manga

Is Naruto’s Name Derived from Food or a Place?

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the name "Naruto," the main character of the famous manga series? Let's dive into the interesting backstory of how Naruto got his name.In the manga's storyli...
2024.06.22
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Movie

The Uniqueness of Love Hotels in “Weathering With You”

IntroductionMakoto Shinkai's animated film "Weathering With You" has captured audiences worldwide with its stunning visuals and heartwarming story. Among its many memorable scenes, one that stands out...
2024.06.09
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Anime food

How to create Anime food: “Weathering With You” Potato Chips Fried Rice

I finally watched Makoto Shinkai's second film, "Weathering With You". In it, there's this original Japanese? dish by Hina that caught my attention, so I'll introduce it with some additional details f...
2024.05.04
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