ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Ghibli’s Likable “Earwig and the Witch” Just Needs an Ending
There's a lot to love with Studio Ghibli's foray into 3D animation, says our reviewer - but also a lingering sense of…
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ENTERTAINMENT
BOOK REVIEWS
Miyazaki Goro’s New Biography Sheds Light on Ghibli’s Successor
The son of Studio Ghibli's famous founder talks in a new book about the strange path he took to directing - and…
ENTERTAINMENT
Why The “24” Japan Remake Was Such a Spectacular Failure
It coulda been a contender. Sadly, 24 Japan - a Japanese remake of an American classic - was dead on arrival. What…
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: “Ainu Mosir” Paints Reality of Japan’s Northern Indigenous People
A film currently streaming on Netflix provides a sensitive and nuanced introduction to the modern lives of the Ainu people.
FOOD
ZenPop Box: A Taste of Japan Delivered to Your Door
Sweet, savory, and...stationery?! A new contender in Japanese snacks delivery offers up an interesting array of options for Japan-lovers.
FOOD
Buy Japanese Snacks Online – The Best Option
Some of the best Japanese snacks can only be found in Japan. This service lets you experience those goodies without ever leaving…
FOOD
Wasabi Kit Kat: Disgusting? Or Delicious?
You probably know wasabi as the spicy, sinus-clearing green paste that goes on sushi. But would you ever pair it with chocolate?
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
The Best Book to Learn Japanese
People often ask us what the best book for learning Japanese is. While there are a lot of good ones, this one…