Like all sports, using a skateboard can be a mixed bag, depending on where you are in the world. In the US, skateboarding is widely accepted, with its existence and style being fully incorporated into everyday life, from cartoons and video games to music and fashion.

Cram schools are a massive part of student life in Japan, but if you didn’t grow up there, they can feel a bit mysterious. This is a place where kids and teens go after regular school to study even more, usually to prepare for big entrance exams. Behind that, though, lies a complex story about...

Chainsaw Man is a manga series by Tatsuki Fujimoto. It currently has 22 volumes and is still ongoing

If you’ve ever traveled in Japan or watched anime, you might have seen characters hanging out in tiny rooms filled with computers, snacks, and comfy chairs. This place is an internet cafe, and in Japan, they’ve become way more than just a place to browse the web. They have a unique history tied to manga...

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.