Pop Culture

What I enjoyed most about Rise of the Ronin was the freedom to move through its world as a samurai. Fighting enemies wit...

A Japanese game box can be a wonderful souvenir: familiar characters, unfamiliar cover art, and a small piece of gaming ...

A Tamagotchi turns a tiny screen into a daily companion: feed it, play with it, and watch it grow. For overseas readers,...

Glossy puffy stickers and carefully arranged sticker books are a colorful trend in Japan. The hobby attracts children an...

A small booklet can hold someone's biggest passion. At Comic Market, usually called Comiket, browsing a table may lead t...

A carefully styled wig, an embroidered cape, and a confident pose can bring an imagined world to life. Cosplay culture i...

Bright lights, catchy choruses, and perfectly timed steps: Japanese idol culture turns a song into a shared experience. ...