Japanese reality TV shows: more addictive than sugar

Japanese reality TV shows: more addictive than sugar

Sunday, September 22, 2019 / No Comments

In the last few years, Netflix has introduced us to Japanese reality TV. And we gobble. it. up. I grew up watching reality TV like The Real World and...

The Evolution of Kimono

The Evolution of Kimono

Saturday, August 11, 2018 / No Comments

Are you interested in Japanese traditional clothing? Do you consider kimono as Japan's traditional outfit, and would like to try it on at least...

Book Review: Japanese Whisky The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Desirable Spirit by Brian Ashcraft

Book Review: Japanese Whisky The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Desirable Spirit by Brian Ashcraft

Monday, May 28, 2018 / No Comments

"For relaxing times, make it Suntory time." 13 years after Lost in Translation's release, it seems as though the whole world has caught on and made...

「Dearest Japan」Is the "Boys' Love" genre considered porn?

「Dearest Japan」Is the "Boys' Love" genre considered porn?

Thursday, April 19, 2018 / No Comments

One of the perks of having a degree in Japanese Studies is that you are constantly exposed to the weirdness that is Japan, alongside with several eccentric...