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!
A new limited-edition beverage that can’t be purchased over the counter. With this year’s Sakura Frappuccinos about to fade away from the menu as the actual blossoms fall from the … Read More
Japanese laws may need to be strengthened to stop more copycat attacks from occurring. On 24 March, a man was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a building in the city … Read More
It all started with an apple in a Japanese class journal. As we get older, the memories of our school years may begin to slowly fade, but our favourite teachers … Read More
Howl’s Moving Castle has a prequel? Why does Ghibli food look so good? Is Hayao Miyazaki a mummy’s boy? Toshio Suzuki spills all the tea. One thing we love about … Read More
Japanese onsen ryokan adapts to the new normal after being in business for over 1,300 years. Japan is home to a large number of long-established businesses, including two of the … Read More
An opening ceremony so good it gave Naomi Watanabe goosebumps. As the Olympic torch currently makes its way through the country, the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics is now barrelling full-steam … Read More
Model daughter of former SMAP member gets caught up in controversy involving shoes and kimono. There are a lot of rules surrounding polite and respectful behaviour in Japan, particularly when … Read More
Cherry blossom suitcases and umbrellas prove Japan isn’t the only country in love with hanami season. Whenever springtime rolls around, Starbucks fans always look to Japan for their limited-edition sakura … Read More
Inappropriate branding sees Convenience Wear products pulled from shelves nationwide. Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart made news on social media last December when it was revealed that stores in … Read More
It may be Starbucks’ quarter-century anniversary, but it’s us who’s getting the presents. Fifty years ago, Starbucks was born in Seattle, U.S.A., and twenty-five years later, the coffeehouse chain expanded … Read More
