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Landers Superstore’s Japan Fest was a resounding success. This vibrant festival brought a taste of Japan’s rich culture, featuring mouthwatering cuisine, traditional experiences, and exclusive shopping deals. From authentic Japanese dishes to family-friendly activities, it was an unforgettable celebration for all attendees. Whether you’re a fan of Japan or just looking for a fun-filled event, […]
Japanese artist AiNA THE END released her new single ‘Diana’ on November 28. The track was written as the theme song for the reality series ‘Love Like a K-Drama’, which began streaming exclusively on Netflix globally the same day. The music and lyrics were composed by AiNA THE END, with arrangement by Shingo Suzuki. It […]
JAPAN stars Yuji Nishida, Ran Takahashi, and Slovenian Spiker Rok Možič head the pack of volleyball stars who will return for another leg of Volleyball Nations League (VNL) here in the Philippines. Filipino volleyball fans are hyped for another run of VNL on July 4-9, 2023, at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. Powerhouse […]
A Japanese goth-themed café has sacked its waitress for serving a beverage infused with her blood to customers. Gross, right? On April 2, the ‘Mondaiji Con Cafe Daku’ or ‘Problem Child Dark Café’, which is situated in the Susukino entertainment district of Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido, announced on Twitter that one of its […]
It’s finally spooky season. Are you excited for the tricks and treats? To get your heartbeat rising with some self-induced fear and thrill? One of the best parts of Halloween is seeing all the witty and high effort costumes that pop up. Maybe you want to dress up this year but aren’t too willing to […]
Ken Akamatsu, author of the critically acclaimed manga Love Hina, Negima!, and UQ Holder! secured a seat in Japan’s House of Councilors on July 10. According to Akamatsu, he is the first-ever manga artist to be elected in Japan’s legislature. Aside from this being a win for people in the manga industry, this victory is […]
Japan is taking a step towards inclusivity for Tokyo’s LGBTQIA+ community as the Tokyo government is set to issue same-sex partnership certificates. In November, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will begin issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples. It is a huge step forward for same-sex couples in a country where being openly gay is still widely […]
Fullmetal Alchemist fans rejoice because the first trailer to the two anticipated live-action films has finally been unveiled! On March 2, the trailer for two upcoming Fullmetal Alchemist films Vengeance of Scar and The Last Transmutation was unveiled, marking as sequels to the 2017 live-action movie that was directed by Fumihiko Sori. The trailer shows […]
The World’s Best Restaurants ranking has honored Japanese chef Natsuko Shoji with the title of “Asia’s Best Female Chef 2022.” It’s a distinction that not only draws attention to the need to highlight women chefs, but also to women chefs of Asian origin in this professional environment, who rarely get the same visibility as their […]