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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) …

Park Bo Gum debuts his first Japanese album titled “Bloomin’” in Japan this year! The album consists of 3 tracks namely title song “Bloomin'”, “輝く未来 Kagayuki Mirai (Shining Future),” and “愛しい人 Itoshii Hito (My Person).” Additionally, …

Naruto was an anime we all grew up with. We watched each of the characters grow from being naive kids who wanted to prove themselves, to adult ninjas who could save the world from destruction. Naruto will …

A program of the Japanese government will create a new residence status for foreign workers. It means to extend the range of industries for foreign workers, as well as lengthening their stay for up to …

Japanese female group Banana Monkeys and their agency are currently selling “used bathwater” to their fans. And netizens are shocked! 【新グッズ『残り湯』を発売!!】 YouTubeの撮影でお風呂に入る企画を行ったのですが、入浴剤が高すぎるので『残り湯』をメルカリで販売して赤字を解消したいです。 アイドルが浸かったお湯なので絶対に綺麗です。飲むも良し、お風呂に少しだけ入れて一緒に入ってる気分を味合うも良しです。 pic.twitter.com/TbqoRJpiQs — THE BANANA MONKEYS@12/4ZeppTokyoワンマン (@info_banamon) January 30, 2019 WHEN THE BANANA …

Who We Are Hinomoto, established in 2010, is a student-run organization and a partner of the Japanese Studies Program (JSP) of the Ateneo de Manila University. The aim of the organization is to instill an …

Google Street View is an interactive feature of Google maps that allows you to navigate through different locations around the world. The panoramas of streets and places are supposed to feel like a walk-through of …

The so-called “Momo challenge” can finally be put to rest. While most of us have known it to be a hoax for quite some time, this can at least put some closure on the whole …

Words by Kelly Punzalan Photos by Lorraine Giron In the waffles vs. pancakes debate, waffles are definitely the winner for me. Even Eleven from Stranger Things agrees. If you’re still not convinced that waffles are the superior …

Alexandre Laverez who is known by his in-game-name (IGN) PBE|AK got the second spot in the Evolution Championship Series: Japan Tekken 7 tournament held in Fukuoka, Japan. EVO: Japan is a worldwide fighting game tournament …

Cherry blossoms or sakura are very popular in Japan. They are also a big deal there such that there are many spring festivals around that are fun to go to. These festivals mark the arrival of …

Kita in Japanese means North, which makes it apt for the movie Kita Kita taking place in Sapporo located in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. The 2017 romcom starring Alessandra de Rossi (Lea) and …

Starting January 7, 2019, you will need to pay a Y1,000 (roughly P489.28) departure tax when you travel from Japan. According to the Japan Times, the tax is required for those leaving by aircraft or ship, …

Philippine Airlines recently launched their new service route that is certainly positive news for travelers who love and would love to visit Japan. Starting December 7, PAL flies directly to Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport from Manila. …

Are you a fan of Japanese cuisine? Do you stan Korean dishes? Don’t worry because, at Yoshimeatsu, you don’t have to choose between the two; you can have the best of both worlds on one …

I look forward to Miss Universe every year – maybe not as much as your average Filipino, but I definitely enjoy watching it. Funnily enough, my geeky self is much more excited for it this …

Words by Mara Karniella Sugue Photos by Trina Armedilla Choosing where to eat is always a tough decision. With several restaurants out there, you of course want to find an affordable and unique place to …

It looks like reunions are becoming a trend. LOL. Recently, the Spice Girls announced that they will be having a reunion tour… finally. In the local scene, the cast of the teen-show in the early …

You have a date with your lover and you want to get some quality time in a nice restaurant with good food. You’re both thinking the same question: “Where should we eat?” If you are …

It was 2014 when Takashi Japanese Cuisine, a neighborhood resto named after its head chef Chef Takashi Kawasaki, first opened its doors at Pioneer Centre Complex. With their traditional, authentic, and appetizing dishes, it didn’t …

Did you guys miss Boracay? We heard it’s bound to open for public again in October and the Travel Sale Fair just has the perfect surprise for you. On its fourth year, Travel Sale Fair …

Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo will be performing at a music festival in Japan. She will be representing the Philippines in the said music festival, which other top artists around Southeast Asia will also participate in. The …

Japan is more than just Tokyo and Kansai. It offers a lot of destinations that come with picturesque sceneries, amazing attractions, and just a great experience overall. So, if you want something different when you …

After a quiet few years, Jake Zyrus is back in the showbiz industry with a role in Yaru Onna (She’s a Killer), a Japanese thriller headlined by ex-KARA member Kang Ji-young. Watch the trailer below:  Yaru …

Japan is a dream destination for many. Its rich culture, well-preserved historical sites, delicious food, and amazing people are reasons enough to love this country. I have been to Japan more times than I can …

Growing up in the Philippines, watching Pokemon has been a huge part of my childhood. So, it was perfect timing that I was traveling in Japan when the annual Pokemon Parade was held in Yokohama, …