Devon Lord Moncrief
Devon Lord-Moncrief lives in the US, but he absolutely loved Japan when he visited for a month. Traveling from Tokyo to Osaka to Kyoto and back to Tokyo, Devon loved every restaurant he ate at, every shrine he visited, and every awesome retro game store he discovered. Devon may live in the US, but his heart stayed behind in Yokohama, watching the sun set across Osanbashi Pier. At home, Devon can be found playing games, watching anime, and working out.
Articles by Devon Lord Moncrief
Dragonball: The Legendary Franchise!
In 1984, the world of anime would change forever. The debut of Dragon Ball (sometimes written as “Dragonball”) by mangaka Akira Toriyama introduced the world to Goku and the titular magical orbs he traveled the world searching for.
What is a Pop Culture Pilgrimage in Japan?
There are fewer ways in Japan to display your absolute love for an anime in Japan than by embarking on a pop culture pilgrimage. As the name suggests, a pop culture pilgrimage entails visiting real-world locations that have inspired or been featured in anime.
Sakura Anime: Five Shows to Watch This Spring!
In anime, the sakura season is also extremely popular, not only as a setting but also as a narrative element. It would take us way too long to list and discuss every anime that centered on the sakura season, so we narrowed it down to these five.
2.5D Theater: When Anime and Manga Take to the Stage!
For fans of anime and manga, the term “2.5D musical” makes perfect sense. Stepping onto a stage, dressed in colorful outfits, and performing in front of a live audience would seem like regular old acting and singing.
McDonald’s Japan and Starbucks Stop Selling Paper Straws
When the image of a sea turtle with a plastic straw protruding from its nose went viral, people around the world took notice. In the years since, major corporations around the world have made efforts to reduce and replace their plastic straws with more eco-friendly options.
Japanese Ice Cream Song Goes Viral!
The internet never fails to deliver amazing viral content. This time, a sweet and catchy song from Japan went viral not just at home but worldwide. If you love ice cream, you’ll adore AiScReam’s hit “Ai Scream!”—a tune that’s as catchy, fun, and delightful as Japanese ice cream itself.
