Krista Rogers

Starting with a love of J-Pop and J-dramas when she was 13, Krista Rogers has left her quiet New England hometown in the States both to study abroad in Tokyo and to work on the JET Program in beautiful Yamagata prefecture. She misses chatting in the local dialect and staging Kamehameha battles in the hallway with her students. Although she's currently working on her master's degree in Boston, she will without a doubt be back in Japan before long and buying way too much at Book-Off and Tower Records again. When she needs a break from schoolwork, Krista enjoys eating yakiniku, figure skating, finding cute cafes, watching Big Bang MVs, and continuing on her quest to catch 'em all.

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Sanrio’s lucky bag promises even more kawaii goods galore in 2024

We purchased a Pompompurin-themed bag to relive our childhood nostalgia and were pleasantly surprised at the practicality of the items.

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Watch Ishikawa-set anime, support January 1 earthquake relief efforts

The 2011 anime series Hanasaku Iroha and its film are now streaming on YouTube for free for residents of Japan with proceeds going towards aid.

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Opening 70 toys in a capsule toy lucky bag is our best tip for killing time over the holidays

We crack open an overwhelming batch of toys–from the charming to the wacky–in which there’s gotta be something for everyone.

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We score big with Kaldi’s wine lucky boxes thanks to some sage advice

A helpful hack sets up our reporter for success to get the sparkling wine of her dreams.

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Japan’s National Police Agency plans to introduce fines for bike traffic violations in 2026

The proposal would leave bikers who ignore police warnings about reckless riding with a ticket and fine instead of a criminal charge.

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Japanese readers vote for the top five concluded manga series of the past 15 years

The surprising omission of a few popular series has some net users shaking their heads.

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Get ready to take a seat on Muji’s new lightweight and easily portable Sofa Made from Air

Muji takes the minimalism it’s known for to the next air-cushiony level.

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Cold Stone Creamery Japan’s special year-end takeout box is perfect if you have a sweet tooth

The combination deal features six of the chain’s most popular flavors best enjoyed while hibernating in the warmth of home at the year’s end.

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How do other flavors of ice cream rice compare to Meiji’s matcha ice cream rice recipe?

Sometimes we just don’t know when to quit in the name of strange cooking experiments.

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We get our paws on all 50 Hello Kitty Happy Meal toys at McDonald’s Japan!

Our reporter also spotlights some of her favorites from across the kawaii eras of Hello Kitty, whose 50th anniversary celebration is next year.

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Wear your love for Nissin Donbei noodle bowls on your bag with these cute mini charms

Udon or soba, kitsune or tempura…you can’t go wrong with any of these noodles.

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Shoe brand Clarks Torhill teams up with Pokémon for the nostalgic starter shoes of your choice

We humbly suggest that the catchphrase of the line be “I choose you, Pokémon shoe!”

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We visited the southernmost and westernmost convenience stores in all of Japan…or so we thought

We tried so hard and got so far, but in the end…it turned out to be a disaster.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba VR roller coaster ride and more return to USJ early next year

Missed the AR attraction the first time around? Now you’ll have another chance to “Set your heart ablaze”!

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The time P.K. flatly refused a request from his deceased best friend’s mom at their first meeting

A long-buried memory recently resurfaced during our Japanese-language reporter’s annual memorial trip–and he still doesn’t know how to feel about it.

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Kyoto hotel OMO5 Kyoto Gion offers Yojiya cosmetics Pretty Girl Room Stay for New Year’s season

OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts partners with Kyoto cosmetics brand Yojiya for Fresh Beginnings in Kyoto Pretty Girl themed rooms.

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Mr. Sato nets himself a uniquely fishy souvenir inside of Tokyo’s major travel hub

You, too, may be able to get your hands on this “Tuna King” when you pass through Tokyo Station.

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Survey reveals surprising age trend among paid subscribers of electronic comics in Japan

The age group that reads the most e-comics is perhaps not the one that you’d think, for a few reasons.

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New indie game The Exit 8 may make us never want to enter another Japanese subway station again

Anyone who’s ever gotten lost in the maze of a Tokyo station is bound to feel something akin to adventure, horror, or both when playing this game.

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Relax with Pokémon in the new GU x Pokémon Peaceful Place clothing collection

Popular clothing brand offers loungewear and accessories to keep the whole family warm and snuggly heading into winter.

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