Month: August 2025

The other day, a friend and I were talking about virtualization, spinning up virtual machines (VMs), containerization, and all that fun tech stuff. He casually said, “You know, even a…

To serve and protect and vlog. Body cameras have become widely used by police forces in various countries, both as a way to secure evidence and provide transparency. The trend…

Sukiya swims against the economic current by permanently reducing gyudon prices. For more than a year now, there’s been a steady stream of restaurants and retailers in Japan announcing price…

Japanese manga is one of the most popular types of reading material around the globe, but manga isn’t just something you read. For fans, manga is something you experience, and…

Totomaru shatters our expectations, but can they win our hearts? In Japan, kaitenzushi/conveyor belt sushi chains tend to be a little more creative and less bound by tradition than more…

Designers say Khezu will not electrocute you, but no promises about him not freaking your guests out. Though the series is called Monster Hunter, a lot of the creatures you’re…

It tastes just like what mom used to make. While souvenir shops are often a great place to pick up a memento from your recent trip, sometimes you can find…

A sweet twist on a Japanese tradition. Krispy Kreme is world-famous for its original glazed doughnuts, but in Japan, where competition for doughnuts is fierce, the chain is consistently compelled…

Meet the partner of your digital dreams. Much like social media and streaming, dating apps have really revolutionized the way we live our lives. Treating people like a long list…

Artists invited to put their own interpretive spin on Ghibli’s classic anime theme songs. There’s a perception that while director and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki is one of the…