Los Angeles, CA – April 23, 2026 – YOSHIKI – Composer, Pianist, and Japan’s Biggest Rock Star – will perform the U.S. National Anthem at Dodger Stadium on Monday, April 27, as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Japanese Heritage Night presented by Daiso. The performance, featuring YOSHIKI’s cutting-edge arrangement, will take place before the…
Seven-member Japanese dance and vocal group KID PHENOMENON made their U.S. performance debut at SXSW this past March. Comprising Kensuke, Kota, Soma, Rui, Tsubasa, Shunnosuke, and Kohaku, the group takes pride in crafting a sound they call “TOKYO NEO POP.” This electronic-pop mix takes influence from anime and gaming, which…
Los Angeles, California – November 24, 2025 – Since 1975, Japan’s iconic Super Sentai series has defined the tokusatsu landscape. Now, after 50 years, Japan’s weekly tokusatsu broadcasting timeslot will welcome a brand-new project by Toei titled, PROJECT R.E.D., short for Records of Extraordinary Dimensions. PROJECT R.E.D. is a new…
Indulge in authentic Japanese food, sweets, and tea with Sakuraco’s monthly boxes. Ordered online, delivered worldwide. Sakuraco works with many Japanese family-owned businesses who dedicated their lives to the art of snack making. We were able to get a review sample of Sakuraco Fall Treats box recently. I was able…
I was able to get a sample of the Sakuraco September Artisan Snack box mailed to me. I did an unboxing video below where I showcased what came inside the snack box. Afterwards, I was able to sit down and taste the items that came inside the box. I was…
TokyoTreat is a fun and exclusive Japanese snack subscription box filled with limited-edition KitKats, specialty-flavored Japanese chips, seasonal treats, and occasional Japanese sodas that are only available in Japan for a limited time. I was able to get The Summer Matsuri Snackfest Box from TokyoTreat today. I did an unboxing…
With the popularity of Japanese culture showcased on social media, many people are wanting to explore of the country but from home. I consumed hours a week of watching other people try out items they find at stores in Japan. I always wondered if there is a way for myself…
Live- Adaptation of Japanese Anime Kakegurui Originally based on the Japanese manga and anime series Kakegurui, the Netflix series Bet is a live adaptation consisting of 10 episodes. The psychological thriller is set in the prestigious Hyakkaou Private Academy, where the focus is on gambling rather than academics or sports.…
TOKYO, JAPAN – January 23 – Publisher Shogakukan will share its iconic Japanese light novels and manga with Western audiences by launching the digital media app and service NOVELOUS later today, January 23, at 11 PM PST for Android and iOS devices. Japan’s light novel scene has few parallels elsewhere, producing many popular…
Melbourne, Australia – (September 25, 2024) – Hunter Products, the global leader in innovative design and manufacturing, is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of the Shibajuku Anime dolls. Inspired by the iconic Harajuku fashion scene, these beloved fashion dolls are back and better than ever, bringing their unique blend…