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When the weather turns crisp and the autumn moon shines bright, Japan celebrates tsukimi, the traditional moon-viewing festival.

The Nakagin Capsule Tower remains one of the most iconic and futuristic buildings in Japan’s architectural history. Let’s explore its revolutionary design and why it was demolished. We’ll also examine how MoMA in New York is bringing its story to life through a restored capsule. The exhibition offers a rare chance to step inside and...

Can you imagine sitting under a glowing autumn moon, warming your hands and spirits with a bowl of egg drop soup? In Japan, as the air gets crisp and families gather for tsukimi, or moon viewing, this gentle soup transforms from a quick comfort food to a celebration of the season.

Isekai anime has quickly become one of the most recognizable trends in modern Japanese animation. These stories usually start with an ordinary character who is suddenly transported to another world. It might happen through a flash of light, a strange shrine visit during an eclipse, or the classic intervention of truck-kun. Once there, they encounter...

If you’ve ever dreamed of being treated like royalty, a maid cafe sometimes written as café) or might be your new favorite spot. These cafés are themed hangouts where waitresses wear frilly, kawaii maid outfits and turn on the charm.

Regarding snacks, Japan knows how to turn simple ingredients into magic. Enter black sesame, nutty, slightly sweet, and super addictive. You’ll find it in everything from ice cream to mochi (Japanese rice cake), and it’s a game-changer. Never tried it before? You’re in for a treat, or ten.