Loading ...Japan Shines at Cannes Festival
Posted in : Japanese Film
It’s the most glamorous and prestigious of film, the Cannes Film Festival is happening right now in Southern France. The festival showcases the finest in international …
I want to live in Japan : Top 5 Things You Need to Know
Posted in : Living in Japan
“I want to live in Japan!” - it’s a probably a thought that’s crossed the minds of all of us, Japanamanias, but …
Microsoft putting Nintendo Wii on Notice!
Posted in : Japanese Technology
As of May 18, 2009, J. Allard, Director of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division has officially applied for the patent for the long-rumored ‘Magic Wand,’ which …
Ryo Ishikawa Gets Invite to PGA
Posted in : Japan Sports
Japan’s 17-year-old golf prodigy and two-time winner on the Japan PGA tour has officially received an invite to …
A Bustin’ Husband Hunt - Triumph Bras
Posted in : Japanese Style, Japanese Technology
Here’s the latest from Triumph International’s concept bras, a “konkatsu” (husband-hunting) bra. The bra is equipped with a clock that allows the wearer to set an …
Black Soap Part 1- beauty secret of Japan
Posted in : Japa Shop, Japanese Health and Beauty
Hands down, this is the best beauty product you’re ever going to know about. The black ‘Arsoa Queen Silver’ soap is the only thing you need …
Umami - The Fifth Taste !
Posted in : Japanese Food
It’s neither sweet nor sour, salty nor bitter, it’s Umami ! It’s like that girl/boy in high school that you could never could quite figure out or the last missing link that puts the whole …
Modern Japanese History - 1 min. review
Posted in : Japanese History
If you missed History of Modern Japan in university – here’s what I got out of it:
Late 1800s
Meiji Restoration (1868) - …
