Hiroko Okuda is a Japanese inventor, musicologist, and electronic music developer whose work reshaped reggae and digital music. Her story bridges Japanese engineering, musical passion, and global cultural impact.

Imagine a drink that dances while it ages. That’s precisely what happens at Nishihira Distillery. Instead of letting their shochu rest quietly in barrels, the distillers play music, from funky beats to pop tunes, to help it mature.

If you’ve ever traveled around Japan, you’ve probably noticed something unusual compared to other countries: there’s no tipping culture. Whether you’re dining at a ramen shop, taking a taxi, or staying at a hotel, you’ll almost always pay precisely what’s on the bill, no more, no less.

To capitalize on the massive surge in global popularity of video games, Tokyo University of the Arts will launch a new graduate program dedicated entirely to video games in April 2026.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby may sound like an unusual concept, but it has become a significant hit in Japan and beyond. If the mix of horse racing and anime girls sounds exciting, this article is for you!

Aggretsuko is a twenty-five-year-old red panda who lives in Tokyo. During the day, she works in a large corporate office, performing various clerical duties. At night, however, she unleashes her true self at the local karaoke bars by belting out some truly excellent death metal songs.