Eating Japanese snacks really should be an experience. Here are a few Japanese snacks you need to try.
Sep 27, 2020 • Subscribe
More like this
Tasting Calorie Mate and Soyjoy. Energy Bars from Japan
CalorieMate is a Japanese energy bar, of the biscuit variety, that has been around since 1983. It is a well known food supplement/replaceme...
Does Japan Really Have 24 Seasons?
For over a millennium, Japan's 24 seasons were used to break down the year. Each had its own characteristics based on the natural world.
Anime Tasting Testing: The Apothecary Diaries
This one’s a bit later than usual because I ended up watching all three (sigh) of the released episodes rather than only the first one. But yes, the…
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Review
Story of Seasons is one of my favourite video game franchises and I’ve been playing the games since the N64 days, back when the series was still known…
DanMachi V – 11 – Tasting Dirt
While Lili gave a solid speech, it doesn’t change the fact that many people either involved or not involved in the coming war game believed Hestia Familia’s alliance…
October 2019 Tea Tasting Event
Sample some of the best high quality Japanese teas available in the UK! Venue: Minamoto Kitchoan 44 Piccadilly, London Date: 26th October 2019 Time: 14.00– 18.30 Admission: FREE
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Vol 1 Manga Review
While having strong worldbuilding and faction conflict, the Agents of the Four Seasons seems to be setting up a slow burn story.
Agents of the Four Seasons – Dance of Spring Volume 1 Manga Review
After many years away, the Agent of Spring has finally returned. But where was she this whole time?
Agents of the Four Seasons, Vol. 2
By Kana Akatsuki and Suoh. Released in Japan as “Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sergio Avila. This is…
Agents of the Four Seasons, Vol. 4
By Kana Akatsuki and Suoh. Released in Japan as “Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sergio Avila. Last time…
Agents of the Four Seasons, Vol. 1
By Kana Akatsuki and Suoh. Released in Japan as “Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sergio Avila. This one…
Agents of the Four Seasons, Vol. 3
By Kana Akatsuki and Suoh. Released in Japan as “Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sergio Avila. Boy, the…
Agents of the Four Seasons, Vol. 4
By Kana Akatsuki and Suoh. Released in Japan as “Shunka Shūtō Daikōsha” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sergio Avila. Last time…
Seasons of Ranma: Exploring the Ranma ½ Fanfiction of the 1990s
These authors do not try to excuse Ranma ½ for its various problems. But their work demonstrates real affection for the source material.
Ascendance of a Bookworm Review – Seasons 1 and 2
Welcome to all guys, girls, and enby friends! I watched Ascendance of a Bookworm in 2020 and immediately loved it. That being said, I strive for fairness in…
The Problem w/ Blaming Time Between Seasons for ReZero’s Seasons
Earlier on Sunday, there was an announcement for the teaser image of the upcoming third season for ReZero: Starting Life in Another World…
The Top Ten TV Sequel Seasons of 2025
Would have gotten this out sooner, but rewatching Andor took a while. Still in the process of getting some end-of-year roundups posted, and today we’re doing my top ten TV…
Final Impression and Review of All Four Seasons of Natsume Yujinchou
Don’t let the fact that I spent over 5 years to complete all four seasons of Natsume Yujinchou discourage you from this series. It was quite brilliant, actually.
Review—Spirit of Shizen: Japan’s Nature Through its 72 Seasons
Spirit of Shizen: Japan’s Nature through its 72 seasons is a museum catalouge and anthology to accompany the Spirit of Shizen exhibition at the National Museum of Natural…
Review—Spirit of Shizen: Japan’s Nature Through its 72 Seasons
Spirit of Shizen: Japan’s Nature through its 72 seasons is a museum catalouge and anthology to accompany the Spirit of Shizen exhibition at the National Museum of Natural…
PREVIEW: Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
Grow your crops, romance your neighbors, and sell them goods in the upcoming Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar remake!
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life
Just in time for the 20th anniversary, we have Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life, an updated remaster of that beloved game. Does it live up to its…
The Anime Seasons Remind Me
Spring is peaking out now as the chilly evenings begin to subside and warmth sun rays are about to greet aussie shores. It’s around this time I reminisce…
Fragrance of the First Flower, Seasons 1 and 2
Live-action yuri series from Asia often traffic in the fantastical even when they’re not explicitly fantasies: the implausible coincidence, the melodramatic plot twist, the deus ex machina that…
Pick of the Week: A Pick for All Seasons
ASH: The releases this week seem to have a bit more variety to them than some weeks bring, but maybe that's just because I'm paying closer attention. And…
Anime Review: Mononogatari Seasons 1 and 2
Mononogatari: Malevolent Spirits is a 2023 anime focusing on clans of Saenome (exorcists) who mitigate threats posed by wandering spirits. It’s similar to Twin Star Exorcists in terms…
Review: AMID THE CHANGING SEASONS will not change your life
"Amid the Changing Seasons" by Ryo and Yabomi is a vertical scroll comic that tries to show complexity but ends up being too confusing.
The Beginning of the End in Suits Seasons Four and Five
A look at seasons four and five of Suits, some of the most dramatic so far.
Shadows House Seasons 1 and 2 – The Life of Shadows
About Breaking Down Watch Barriers Shadows House was a massive reminder to me to break out of my shell of what I watch to try something new and…
All in the Manual? – The Asterisk War (Seasons 1 & 2) Spoiler Review
So, the last entry, while technically a show grounded around school, may have been a weak pick for Back to School. Let’s remedy that with a hearty double…
Seasons Drawings! (Part 1)
Have some holiday cards from different collections to share, in the spirit of re-gifting.
Haikyuu!! (Seasons 1 – 3)
Haikyuu!! Seasons 1-3 (2014-2016) My knowledge of sport-themed anime is pretty thin but I was drawn to Haikyuu!! because I play volleyball – not during a pandemic of…
Japan’s 24 Seasons Explained
For over a millennium, Japan's 24 seasons were used to break down the year. Each had its own characteristics based on the natural world.
Real Spite – Nisekoi: False Love Spoiler Review (Both Seasons)
Last week when I took a look at the second season of Muv Luv Alternative I mentioned that there were certain other RomComs that left me baffled at…
My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu Review (Seasons 1 & 2)
My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu is a bit of an odd duck. I don’t recall there being a whole lot of fanfare before the first season aired, but…
50 Seasons of Super Sentai Come to an End
With the recent announcement of the end of the last season of Super Sentai in Japan (pasted at the end of this piece), an era has closed. 50…
![Featured image for The Goldfish Dreaming Of The Sea (2021) review [Japan Cuts 2021]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210909/1631183594.21062.47038.jpg)
The Goldfish Dreaming Of The Sea (2021) review [Japan Cuts 2021]
“Ogawa’s thoughtful lyricism that gives the emotionality of the performances their power to touch the spectator and enables her exploration of the difficulty to separate from one’s mother…
I Hear the Sunspot: Four Seasons GN 1
A grounded romance, I Hear the Sunspot continues to be a slow-burn that touches on an important message with disability representation.
The Scores I Give to Anime Seasons Explained
Every time I experience an anime season by watching 1-3 (or 4 in rare cases) seasonal anime, I give each season a score. This is a little different…
Issue #84: Seasons Move Forward
Digging into best albums of Q2, Yoshimi Iwasaki's "Touch," and the year's favorite boy-group singles so far
The Challenges of Researching Japan
Sometimes it’s difficult to find good research about Japanese culture. Oh, I can find information online easily, but the quality is often suspect. Wikipedia isn’t reliable, and I’…
The United States of Japan
Japan didn't set out to be a pop-culture superpower. It just played out that way.
The History of Anime & Japan
Anime or Japanese Animation (アニメ) is perhaps one of the most influential forms of media in the modern world. It has a history spaning over a century and…
The Declining Population of Japan
By 2060, Japan will have a population of 86.7 million, from today’s population of 125 million (Yamaguchi, 2022). The population will also grow older. This trend has been…
Shokugeki no Souma S4 Review|Still Good After 4 Seasons?
No major spoilers review that covers the entire 4 seasons as a whole with a loose focus on the newest season.
Black Lagoon Seasons 1&2 Review – 71/100 – Throwback Thursday
Dating back over 50 years, the legacy of Studio Madhouse is long and storied. From cultural touchstones like Death Note and Tatami Galaxy to old greats like Aim…
‘Making Japan’ & ‘The Japanese House’ – A Review of Virtual Exhibitions
For this weeks assignment we were asked to visit and review an exhibition related to Japanese art or textiles. However, due to money and time limitations I was…
Welcome to Japan, Elf #01 — The Majesty of Japan
Just shag already. Like yesterday, there are a ton of new shows today, plus Apothecary Diaries restarts, and I'll at least glance at the hotel and golf…
Meet Saki Nakahara, Immigration Lawyer & Founder of Small Seasons & Co.
Learn about Saki Nakahara a bilingual immigration lawyer behind Small Seasons & Co., a Tokyo-based legal office.
![Featured image for Dreaming of The Meridian Arc (2022) review [The Female Gaze – Japan Society]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221201/1669862410.47679.79041.jpg)
Dreaming of The Meridian Arc (2022) review [The Female Gaze – Japan Society]
Introduction While Yoshiko Morishita devotes her time mostly at writing screenplays for drama series (e.g. Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World (2004), Tonbi (2013)), she…