Japan’s Big Four fireworks craftsmen bring a one-of-a-kind performance from vision to reality against the breathtaking backdrop of Mt. Fuji.
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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With two donuts featuring matcha and two featuring hojicha flavor, tea lovers can take their pick of a more traditional take on the humble donut.
A new flexible learning-based high school program allows students to pursue their passions in preparation for careers in the gaming industry.
Unisex swimsuits that were piloted last year are making such a splash that they’re now available for anyone to buy.
The Yamato Kimono x Snow Peak collaboration returns with a new line of durable, breathable kimono for outdoor adventures.
These adorable illustrations of Totoros with various veggies and acorns will transform your kitchen into its cutest form yet.
Cooked in a traditional earthenware pot, there’s something about this Maboroshi no Koshihikari rice that almost spirited him away.
We try shopping and dining at the number-one approved local store by residents of this small island in the southwest of Japan.
Can we please make performing experiments with potatoes an Olympic sport? I’d watch that all day.
Our reporter shares her day of soaking up a little bit of the local marine farming, global cuisine, and a walk through the past.
The city’s street dedicated to Japan’s beloved Sazae-san characters evokes a feeling of warm nostalgia.
If you’re in Tokyo, take a day to immerse yourself in the Edo period atmosphere during one of these events while enjoying the cherry blossoms.
A touching video clip culminates with some famous well-wishers sending a special message to this year’s graduating class.
If you’ve ever wished that there was just a little bit more of a certain side dish in your lunch, you’ll absolutely love these bento bargains.
The extremely Instagrammable museum ushers in sakura season with gorgeous displays of real fish, illuminations, and cherry blossom decorations galore.
We talk the future of Pokémon GO–including everything from opportunities for making friends to the GO Battle League.
Besides being cute, these felines also lend a paw in running their respective establishments.
Move right along with your business–there’s nothing out of the ordinary going on at the city hall.
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