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Words by: Oriana Cuenca Photos by: Kimberly Reyes Trends come and go in the Philippine food scene, but Japanese food is here to stay. The mild yet powerful flavors of Japanese cuisine is something Filipinos …

One of my delicious and memorable experiences traveling in Japan is trying these tasty fluffy pancakes.   View this post on Instagram   Going back soon for this fluffiness ? A post shared by KC …

Yakiniku goes over and beyond our usual expectations of barbecue. It combines the culture and flavors of Japan in one juicy bite, so many restaurants from neighboring countries are incorporating this Japanese culinary tradition into …

Maymay Entrata proves that success is meant to be shared with those you love. As a guest of talk show Magandang Buhay on ABS-CBN last September 18, Maymay revealed that she had just recently shared …

Words by Cole Manalac Graphics by Heather Co As astrology suggests, we all fall into one of 12 specific astrological signs depending on when we were born. These signs are believed to represent people’s personalities.  …

Everyone’s favorite media personality Kris Aquino recently went through a rather shocking experience. Her recent trip to Japan with sons Josh and Bimby was unceremoniously disrupted by a 6.2-6.8 magnitude earthquake, though their area reached …

Japanese skin care brand Hada Labo is known for providing intense hydration to the skin by harnessing the power of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a substance naturally occurring in the human body that attracts and binds …

Takashi Hashiguchi, the creator of once-popular manga series “Yakitate!! Japan,” has announced on Twitter that he will be launching a new manga update for the series featuring an all-new character this August! 新作発表！ 12年の時を得て、「焼きたて‼ジャぱん」が新キャラにより復活します！ タイトルは「焼きたて‼ジャぱんスーパーリアル」です！ 今月、8月16日よりＬＩＮＥマンガにて配信予定です！ 他にもいろいろとお知らせがございますが、随時発表したいと思います。 pic.twitter.com/NkQgTB0ZNB — …

The word is out! Don Quijote, Japan’s biggest discount store and our favorite place to shop for souvenir items, will soon be coming to the Philippines in the near future! Source: Facebook.com, Don Quijote According to …

With the otherworldly natural beauty and charisma of Japan, it is no wonder that its capital, Tokyo, is also one of the world’s most visited destinations by tourists, Filipinos included. It is a vibrant, bustling …

As reported by Tokyo-based news agency Kyodo News, a fire outbreak reportedly happened in KyoAni, an animation studio located in Kyoto. Several people are severely injured, while many employees reportedly died in the fire. The fire …

The Miyagi Prefecture has made Pokémon Lapras one of its official ambassadors for tourism. With its location being on the coast of Honshu island, the choice of an aquatic Pokémon only makes sense. It is especially apt …

Words by Cole Manalac Photos by Heather Co LOOK: TKB: The New Filipino-Japanese Fusion You Have to Try Japanese food is always a popular option in the Philippines. From sushi, all the way to ramen, …

I could go on and on about why I love Japanese cuisine, but I’m here to share a discovery I made around San Juan. In this quiet residential community lies a Japanese restaurant that has …

Words by Frances Leones Photos by Caitlene Lee Uy I’ve had Japanese-Filipino and Japanese-American fusion, but never Japanese-Peruvian fusion, nor did I have any idea what Peruvian food tasted like… until Nikkei. Started by the …

Amidst discussions of Japan’s animation industry proving a formidable opponent to Western Animation comes the perhaps surprising reveal that many believe Anime to be in trouble. Despite Japan’s strong showing at the world’s most important animation …

One of the favorite provinces tourists flock to is Camarines Norte in Bicol. It became popular because of the pristine beaches of Calaguas Island, the Mercedes Group of Islands, and the surfing spot Bagasbas Beach. …

Photo courtesy of Nikkei Asian Review If you have never heard of Mos Burger (Mountain Ocean Sun Burger), you should know that this Japan burger chain has built up its popular image of being a …

The Philippine Flag just had an unexpected transformation. World Flags, a Japanese website that aims to promote the Tokyo 2020 Olympics by reimagining flags around the world as human beings, revealed on Wednesday, June 5, …

If you’ve ever been enamored with the magical worlds made by Studio Ghibli—from Totoro’s forest to the Cat Kingdom—you can now finally live your dream of visiting these worlds at the highly anticipated, soon-to-open Studio …

Tetsuya, an 84-year-old former Chemistry teacher in Akita, is now an Instagram model and fashion icon in Japan after he let his grandson, Naoya Kudo, dress him up head-to-toe in style. Kudo first shared the …

Words by Cole Mañalac As someone who loves and appreciates Japanese food and culture, one of the biggest challenges I face in Manila is that most of the time, Japanese food is all over the …

Fans are starting to speculate that rumored couple Janella Salvador and Markus Paterson are together in Osaka, Japan after they both posted about being there on Instagram.   View this post on Instagram   definitely …

Acclaimed director, actor, and style icon Taika Waititi is set to direct a live-action remake of Japanese cult classic film Akira! Waititi’s newest project was first announced back in 2017 even before the premiere of Thor: Ragnarok, …

You’ve probably seen photos of a Geodude mascot with strangely checkered legs going around the internet lately. Most likely, it was accompanied by people making fun of the photoshop-like ‘transparent layer’ that was printed on …

Ever wanted to live in Japan? I sure have. I love it there. Well maybe now’s your chance–Japan’s giving away abandoned houses for free! These houses are called akiya and they’ve been left behind by their …

Count on Japan to go the extra mile for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games! The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is partnering with the University of Tokyo to launch Gundam models into space to give messages …

Japanese artist Takumi has beautifully brought together the ancient Ukiyo-e art with modern comic book art through his re-imaginations of our favorite ‘Avengers’ characters. Ukiyo-e is a Japanese art form, wherein artists create woodblock prints …

The Japanese Embassy in Manila is currently accepting scholarship applications from incoming college and graduate students from the Philippines. They are offering tuition subsidies for several fields including social sciences and humanities and natural sciences …

  View this post on Instagram   We had a studio session with Ed !!! In Thailand ?? It was an amazing time!!!!He’s just full of talent #dynamicrecordingstudio #thailand A post shared by Taka (@10969taka) …