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!
Ken Shimura put Higashimurayama on the map, and now Higashimurayama has put up a statue of him. Like a number of other train stations in Japan, Tokyo’s Higashimurayama Station has … Read More
Unique aspect of traditional business etiquette surprises even Japanese people. The Japanese business world can be a tough one to navigate, with all sorts of customs and protocols designed to … Read More
Some of Japan’s strongest “arm sumo” competitors show us how it’s done. The team at SoraNews24 walked a lot of different paths before we found our way here, and for … Read More
”You’re a Japanese cafe, Harry.” We’ve seen several themed cafes in Japan for the country’s home-grown anime and video game characters, but the latest franchise to get such treatment is … Read More
Unusual station’s unique name also makes it a destination for those seeking good luck, but things might feel different in the near future. Located in the city of Yokohama’s Izumi … Read More
St. Petersburg doesn’t want people to watch Neo Tokyo EXPLODE. More than 30 years after its release, Akira is still widely considered a must-see both by serious anime enthusiasts and … Read More
Jimoto Made soothes the heart even after you’ve drunk the last drop of coffee. At the end of last month, Starbucks Japan announced its new Jimoto Frappuccino lineup, giving each … Read More
This isn’t the type of self-service they were meaning. Japan is scattered with well-intended English-language signs that contain seemingly obvious translation mistakes, with even big companies like Pizza Hut and Osaka Metro … Read More
The surprisingly complex tale of Mr. Sato’s desire to eat a bunch of pudding. Costco Japan is a melting pot of American and Japanese food and shopping cultures. You’ll find … Read More
U-Treasure’s new pieces are so nice they’re Poké-graced twice. As clearly explained by the franchise’s “Gotta catch ‘em all” slogan, Pokémon fans generally aren’t satisfied with just a single species … Read More
