Category Archives: Videos

Fun App! Dot Game Camera

  Today I would like to share an interesting Android app called “Dot Game Camera“. If you spent your childhood as a computer game lover in 1980’s, then this app…

Thomas the Tank Engine Comes to Shizuoka. Want a Ride?

  Thomas the Tank Engine from “Thomas and Friends” is one of the most beloved characters in the children’s’ television world. He is very popular with young Japanese viewers as well….

The Next Big Thing?: Yokai Watch

  Recently I noticed that some of my Japanese friends who have small children often talk about “Yokai Watch” on their Facebook posts. I had vaguely wondered what Yokai Watch…

Cup Noodles’ Cool New TV Commercial: SAMURAI in Brazil!

  A Nissin Cup Noodles’ TV spot titled “Samurai in Brazil” is rapidly gaining popularity since its June 8 debut. This is a World Cup year,  the creative minds at…

Very Popular Man of the Year?? Sailor Uniform Oji-san

  Cosplay is a part of our culture nowadays, and it is not just for young people. To prove that, I am going to write about our very famous ‘Sailor…

Specialty Candy Art Shop; Ame Zaiku Yoshihara

  Have you heard about or seen the Japanese candy art called ame zaiku? Ame zaiku artisans create very elaborate candy figures in only a couple of minutes. Actually, ame zaiku is a very…

Be Healthy with Juice & Dance! Yasai-Sekatsu Juice Exercise

  Competition between female idol groups of Japan is getting ever so serious. I guess idol groups used to be girls who only exist on tv, and all live in…

From the Japanese Kitchen: How to Cook Rice in a Pot

  As you may know, rice is a an essential element of Japanese meals. Deliciously steamed rice itself is a real treat! This being the case, rice cookers are common…

From the Japanese Kitchen: Saikyo Yaki

  Today’s Japanese recipe from my favorite Youtube channel, “Ochikeron” is grilled miso-marinated fish, saikyo yaki. A special white miso called Saikyo miso originating in Kyoto, is used. If you don’t have…

Bonsai Mini: The Next Generation of 3D Printer

  People generally assume that 3D printers are huge, complicated machines that are only for commercial use. But recently, Bonsai Lab, a Japanese company specializing in printers, has released the…

Popularity Tips: Advice From Funassy

  There are lots of regional characters in Japan, Most of which officially belong to certain prefectures, cities, towns and so on. A well-known character, Hikonyan, is Hikone city’s official…

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