Students studying Japanese as a second language in-country hits historic high, majority of teachers are unpaid volunteers. Global interest in Japan and its culture, both modern and traditional, has never…
Howl’s Moving Castle antagonists hit the streets in the real world. Studio Ghibli merchandise is largely dedicated to the heroes, heroines, and friendly allies from its films, but on occasion,…
Pebble, the e-paper smartwatch that first launched on Kickstarter in 2012, gained a cult-like following for its innovative approach to wearable tech. Sadly, Fitbit acquired and shut it down in…
In a previous column, I argued that self-hosting is resistance in an age where ownership is increasingly illusory. There is increasing evidence that self-hosting is becoming popular among a certain…
Bathhouse just north of Tokyo provides rubber Psyduckies, Ditto sauna stones, and other sights and scents to soothe tired Trainers. The focus of the Pokémon Sleep mobile game/wellness app is,…