“Herbivore Men” and the Declining Japanese Population
byIn a country notorious for its alarmingly low birthrate, a phenomenon known as the “herbivore man” adds to a list of reproductive concerns rampant…
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There’s Some Culture in My Anime: Murder by Numbers
byI was watching Another when I noticed something funny. No, the animators did not forget how to count to eight. It turns out that…
Japanese Game Night: Tokaido
byI know when I say the word game you automatically think of a controller and screen. I know that Nintendo Switch just came out….
Japanese Bad*sses: Shimazu Toyohisa
byIf a historical anime were set in the United States or France, it wouldn’t be uncommon to see George Washington or Napoleon Bonaparte. However,…
Life In Japan: Manga Cafés
byFor those of us who have never been to Japan… It’s easy to fantasize about how incredible the culture is. I mean, they print…
Anime Munchies: Onabe
byIf you’re located in the U.S., odds are you’ve come home from a long day of school (remember how long those days felt?!) to a bubbling,…
Jaymes & Kelsey: Branded Channel Favs
byWe’ve never been more proud of our branded channel family; period. Our crew of YouTubing all-stars slays harder than most people we know. I know…
Japan’s Pop-Up Cafés: Cornering the Market on Advertising
byIf you’re all about Ecto Cooler and Captain America Cool Ranch Doritos, I’m about to blow your mind. Because while other countries may have some…