Japan is famous for many things—samurai, anime, bullet trains, robots, and that magical toilet that sings to you—but let’s talk about something even more important: all-you-can-eat feasts (a.k.a. tabehoudai, which literally means “eat as much as you want”). If you’re…
Ever wondered why anime protagonists always have that one deep, thought-provoking line right before they power up and defeat the villain? Or why your favorite Japanese films seem to have quotes that hit you right in the soul? Well, my…
Ever wandered through the streets of Tokyo at night and noticed those mysterious buildings with neon hearts, suggestive silhouettes, or oddly discreet entrances? Yeah, those are love hotels—Japan’s very own brand of romantic rendezvous spots. If you’ve never stepped into…
Ever had one of those foods that completely surprise you? You take a bite, expecting meh, but instead, your taste buds throw a party? That was me with the Japanese sweet potato. It all started when I was wandering through…
Have you ever heard a story so bizarre that you stopped mid-sip of your drink and said, “Wait… what?!” Well, my friend, welcome to the world of Japanese myths, where gods throw tantrums, rabbits live on the moon, and foxes…
Let’s be honest—nobody does horror like Japan. While Hollywood keeps throwing CGI ghosts at us (looking at you, “The Nun”), Japan has mastered the art of slow-burning, psychological terror that crawls into your brain and sets up camp. Ever wondered…