Food Why Does “Salad Flavor” Exist If It Doesn’t Taste Like Salad?
“Salad flavor” is a common snack flavor in Japan—but it doesn’t taste like salad at all. An explanation of where the name came from and why it makes sense.
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Music Why “Hello, Again” Still Feels Fresh Every Time You Listen
One of Japan’s most familiar 1990s songs, yet rarely explained. Why “Hello, Again” continues to live on beyond nostalgia.
Music Best J-Pop Songs of Early 2025: Kenshi Yonezu, Sakanaction, and More
My Personal Best Japanese Songs: January–February 2025It's hard to believe that two months of 2025 have already flown by...
Movies Is Netflix’s “Demon City” a Bad Movie? My Verdict After Watching It Twice in One Day
What is the Netflix movie "Demon City"?The Netflix original film Demon City is an action movie that has gained attention...
AI My Journey Creating Realistic Images of a Ramen-Eating Woman with AI
I want to create realistic photos using image generation AIIf you think of "AI-generated images," you might imagine anim...
Movies Top 10 Japanese Live-Action Manga Adaptations: Successful Films Loved by Critics & Fans
The Adaptation of Manga into Films: Supporting Japan's Film IndustryJapanese manga is a beloved cultural phenomenon, not...
Music Hidden Gems You Need to Hear: 20 Japanese Songs from 2020–2024
20 Must-Listen Japanese Tracks of the 2020sYou may have previously come across our A-side article, which showcases the m...
Music 9 High-Quality Japanese Songs with Fascinating Anime Music Videos
The Rise of Animated Music VideosJapanese music and animation have become iconic elements of Japanese culture, gaining w...
Music 20 Hit Songs that Conquered Japan and Set Trends (2020-2024)
The New Wave of J-POP in the 2020sIn my previous post, I introduced a list of “20 Japanese Hits from the 2020s” that was...
Music 20 Japanese Hit Songs (2020-2024) from a Local Perspective
Reflecting on Japan's Hit Songs Since 2020In this article, I’ll introduce 20 hit songs from Japan (2020-2024), carefully...