Culture

Are you ready to press start on a side of Japan that only true enthusiasts know? In 2025, retro gaming arcades have stormed back into the limelight, causing a wave…

Hidden among the calm blue waters of the Seto Inland Sea, a new wave of artistic innovation is quietly transforming Japan’s remote islands into the country’s most exciting cultural hotspots.…

Japan’s “Oshikatsu” craze—where superfans dedicate time, money, and creativity to support their favorite pop idols, anime characters, or mascots—has exploded into a ¥3.5 trillion industry. But it’s not just a…