If you are a Pop Culture junkie like myself and are into Movies, Videogames, TV, Toys and more…then this is the place for you! Every week I discuss news topics from the geekdom world, review movies and shows, give opinions and insights on the latest trends in videogames and reminisce on the days of pop culture past. Fan of Japanese pop culture, movies and anime? I talk about that too! Whatever you're into, rest assured that you have found a home. So join me as I bridge the Pop Culture Community, one pixel at a time!
We pit two of the most popular coffee chains in Japan against each other in our most caffeinated taste test yet! When it comes to coffee chains in Japan, Starbucks … Read More
Beloved toys turn into nightmare fuel. Recently, Japanese Twitter user Kota shared a picture of their friend’s Pokémon plushie with the caption “My friend’s Piplup is really gross.” Piplup is … Read More
Standard Products promises items that are “slightly better” than 100 yen store Daiso, but does that apply to all goods in store? Owned by Daiso, arguably Japan’s most famous 100-yen … Read More
We spend a couple of nights soaking in some wa. Every now and again our resident Kyoto expert Udonko needs somewhere to relax and rejuvenate. Kyoto has no shortage of … Read More
Mr. Sato tucks into an “overly sausage-y” lunch box with sixteen wieners crammed inside. Back in 2021, we reported on the beauty that was the Lawson Store 100 Wiener Bento … Read More
Government considering ending previous limitations on guests for large events like concerts. As life with COVID-19 seems to be becoming the new normal, rules and restrictions here in Japan are … Read More
“This looks like something from a PlayStation 2 game,” one netizen commented. Akihabara is a must-visit spot for anyone who considers themselves a fan of anime, games or cool electronics; … Read More
Unusual combination turns out to be unusually delicious! Our Japanese-language reporter Haruka Takagi has been on a bit of a quest to find unique things to eat lately, and her … Read More
Small town in Shizuoka Prefecture hopes to bring in tourists and keep away pests by turning its residents into the walking dead. An unsettling YouTube video was recently uploaded that … Read More
Learn secrets about one of Japan’s most famous producers at this magical exhibition. Back in 2019, we got to visit an exhibition dedicated to Studio Ghibli’s co-founder and producer Toshio … Read More
