Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager
Once upon a time, Nautilus allowed accessing the root directory from 'Other locations' option in the sidebar. This tiny but useful option has disappeared in the recent versions. But you…
The crazy huge crowds of Summer Comiket【Photos, videos】
Otaku from across the nation pack the halls of Tokyo Big Sight for Japan’s biggest independent manga/anime art festival. It’s been an incredibly hot summer this year in Japan, with…
Kyoto haunted house is back from the dead with new department store home decades after its demise
Chilling terror mixes with warm nostalgia as the Hiesan Haunted House rises from its figurative grave. For decades, every summer ghosts, ghouls, and other terrifying creatures would appear in Kyoto’s…
Gacha capsule sake shop opening in Tokyo to serve up randomized rice wine and liqueurs
When you know you want a drink, but don’t know which one, Kurand will be there to help. Much like kawaii or isekai, gacha is one of those words that’s…
Rhinoceros beetles falling out of favor with Japanese kids
Hotter summers to blame for insect-adverse kids. I fondly remember going out to fields and wooded areas to track down insects and other small critters in the hopes of catching…
Tokyo’s hidden mall serves up Japan’s best regional ice creams
The only thing better than a nationwide ice cream tour is doing it without leaving the city. Local specialty foods are one of Japan’s many delights, giving both domestic and…