After a year and a half of almost no movement, Japan's strict border control is finally being relaxed for business, trainee, and student hopefuls.
Nov 2, 2021 • Subscribe
More like this
Finally! Some fantasy that does not (seem to) suck!
This came outta nowhere. I’d read about Deltora Quest in many of the Winter previews but wrote it off as another of those generic & cheesy fantasy shows.…
Lo-Fi Rakugo to Study/Relax to
Shanks makes a declaration, Delisaster reveals himself to be an absolute bro in Mashle, and Ginchiyo returns to Dororon! Remember her!?3:53 - My Hero Academia 36016:22 - Undead…


A Revision to Japan Border Controls Recognizes Same-Sex Partnerships
A statement by Takako Suzuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, offers hope to same-sex partners wanting to reunite in Japan.


Japan Weighing Major Changes to Border, Quarantine Policy in March
Japanese government sources give those stuck outside Japan or planning re-entry reason for cautious optimism.


Tokyo Mew Mew New Episode 4 — Finally Getting to Have Some Fun!
Finally! This was the episode I’ve been waiting for, and the best one so far. We finally get to have some fun with the girls! We finally get…


Days with My Stepsister – 08 – Time to Relax
After checking with Saki’s mom about how best to approach her, Yuuta asks Saki again about the pool outing with Maaya and the others. But Saki is adamant…


Phoenix: Eden 17 – Finally, Some Weird Sci Fi
The Other Modern Tezuka Influenced Series When people think about a series attached to Tezuka in a modern sort of context, that would be Pluto. But there was…
Trinity Seventh Heaven Ep 4: Finally some progress??
Summary by Jun : It’s the one with the white hair being kidnapped and they’re like noooooooo dont kill her bo bo and then the black hair like…


Japan to Finally Make Morning-After Pill Available Without Prescription
In a huge victory for women's rights, the morning after pill will finally be available without a prescription in Japan from summer 2023.


Japan to Finally Make Morning-After Pill Available Without Prescription
In a huge victory for women's rights, the morning after pill will finally be available without a prescription in Japan from summer 2023.


Fanart Friday: Just Relax, Asuka
Can I just say that the best Asuka is casual Asuka? Here’s a cute piece of fanart featuring the indomitable Asuka Langley just taking it easy. ★ 【ハジッコネコ】「…


Online Gambling Addiction in Japan Grows, Turning Some to Crime
Online gambling is illegal in Japan. That hasn't stopped people from getting hooked on it - and some are turning to crime as a result.


I Got Some Mail From Japan!!!
#Haul #JapaneseImports #manga #Haul #manga I got some cool stuff in from Japan so join me @ChadVision and @ThroneofCipher as I open some shit. ________________My Links_________________ My…


Sword Art Online: Alicization | E13 through E16: Finally, some good stuff.
There’s a method to my madness here. Something I noticed early on with Sword Art Online: Alicization was that it seems as though every other episode is a…
Sword Art Online: Alicization, Sword Art Online, Sword Art Online II


Finally, Some Official Images: “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” Optimus Primal
This is probably old news to a good portion of Transformers enthusiasts thanks to these figures appearing earlier in some markets, but official images of both the packaging…


Don’t @ Me: Six of my Anime Opinions: Finally, some Anime Edition
It’s Monday, which means it is time again for this! Welcome to Don’t @ Me! The place where, like Sakura Kinomoto, I can’t stop saying Hoe! As I…


Will Japan Finally Get a Digital Nomad Visa?
Securing a visa for Japan can be tough. But the country may just make it easier by introducing a digital nomad visa in 2023.


American-Sized Monster Energy Finally Arrives in Japan
Move over, small puny can. After years of successful sales in Japan, Monster Energy will - finally - be available in its 500ml big-boy size.


Japan (Finally!) Announces It’s Fully Open for Tourism
Japan is finally open for tourists again! Details on what's been changed - and when you can start packing your bags.


I Finally Caught Up To Kingdom.
After three years I caught up to Kingdom. Let's talk about it. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maskedasura Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/masked_asura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_masked_asura/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE%3D ► "Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made…


How to FINALLY Get Into GUNDAM
🌎 Get NordVPN 2 year plan + 4 months free here ➡️ https://nordvpn.com/bonsaipop. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! ☝️ Gundam is one of the hardest…
Finally!
Man, it took me a whole month just to get a physical copy of it, but after much struggle, I FINALLY got a copy of Lunaria: Virtualized Moonchild!


Finally!!!
Earlier this month, I ordered a European Switch copy of Spy x Anya Operation Memories because I like owning physical versions of games. But it got delayed quite…


Some More Unexpected Aspects of Living in Japan
I’ve been living here in rural Nagano Prefecture for the last year and a half, so I have to say that I feel like I’ve adapted to quite…


Some Chill Anime to Watch…
These are some of the anime that you don’t really need to focus on, they are good too. Tanaka-kun is Always Listless For high school student Tanaka, the…
Himouto! Umaru-chan, Oruchuban Ebichu, Tanaka-kun is Always Listless
Border Mechs #02 — Achilles Heel
And now, for no reason, a farming montage. Impressions: Aside from the goddamned digimon, this really seems like it's trying to be a Gundam knockoff, but my…
Finally, Some “Gundam AGE” Appreciation! Metal Robot Spirits 〈Side MS〉 Gundam AGE-FX
As surprising as an announcement this would’ve been, the figure was unfortunately leaked a week or so ago, spoiling what would’ve been genuine surprised reactions. But having a…


(An Original Story) Arc incidents – Chapter 8 : Relax
Welcome to Chapter 8 of this original story and it’s about our characters going into the public sphere of the city and also relax a little bit afterwards.…


Call of the Night is the lo-fi chill FLCL to relax and get horny to
A teenage boy is feeling unhappy, unsure at his direction in life, and slightly estranged from his parents and in school. Then an older woman appears out of…
More Restaurants in Japan Move to Smartphone Menus. Here’s Why Some Customers Hate It
It's not just old people who are grousing. Even young Japanese say they resent restaurants sucking up their battery life and bandwidth.


Japan Will Finally Repeal 300-Day Paternity Rule from 1898
Japan's government signals it'll scrap a Meiji era law that has limited women's rights and left hundreds of kids unregistered.
I Finally Went to a Perfume Concert
I’ve made a few posts over the years about Perfume; a J-Pop trio originally from Hiroshima, who went from local idols to nationwide stardom....


I Finally Caught Up To Jujutsu Kaisen...
After 2 years I finally caught up on the Jujutsu Kaisen manga. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maskedasura Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/masked_asura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_masked_asura/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE%3D Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themaskedmanyt?_t=8ZLL7iPa77m&_r=1 ► "Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is…


Tokyo to Finally Abolish Ridiculous School Rules
Some of the most ridiculous and controversial rules enforced in schools across Tokyo will finally come to an end, or at least an end of sorts, during the…


I Finally Caught Up To One Piece.
THE ONE PIECE IS REAL!!!!! GET THE MERCH!!! Black Logo: https://www.bonfire.com/the-masked-man-black/ Red Logo: https://www.bonfire.com/the-masked-man-red/ ► "Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for…


Amaim Warrior at the Border Episode 10: A Return To Arms
Hi Irina! I’m confused about the weather right now because its supposed to be winter and yet…I don’t know what is happening half the time. The Pacific Northwest…


Review: Criminal Border Part I—Where Crime Turns to Dark Comedy
If you accidentally invented a digital libido-enhancing drug, what choices would you make? Ikky-kun's fate sets him on a risky yet life-altering path.


Review: Criminal Border: 1st Offence —Where Crime Turns to Dark Comedy
If you accidentally invented a digital libido-enhancing drug, what choices would you make? Ikky-kun's fate sets him on a risky yet life-altering path.
It’s time to RECOGNIZE… some bloggers
Way back in the before time, when I blogged before, there were no tag posts. In fact, there was this strange divide between what we called editorial blogs…




Want to buy some Pom Poms!
If I could have a cash shop wish list item it would be dyeable pom poms. My Dallas Cowboys cosplay needs them!


Cross-border anime merchandise sales jump
Plus: Gov't backs anime studios joining production committees; Manga abundant in U.S. libraries; Critic reflects on anime's overseas market; and more


Border 경계 (2023) Director: Mai Nakanishi
Border 경계 is an effective micro-budget horror short from director Mai Nakanishi who takes us into a twisted home invasion situation that ends on a disquieting note that…


GITS Arise: Border 1 Ghost Pain
Production IG has come out with another great OVA series, this time a brand new version of the Ghost in The Shell series we all are so familiar…
Rust-Eater Bisco #01 — Border Security
An accurate description of government competence. Impressions: Good lord, this episode was slow. It definitely fancies itself Trigun, but absolutely goddamned crawls through every single scene without…


Get some air and make some dough with these winter ski and travel jobs in Japan
It’s all mountains and moguls this month with jobs in Japan that’ll soon have you rushing out of the office and classroom to enjoy some of the best…


As “Sushi Terrorism” Grips Japan, Some Say Ditch the Conveyor
Will bio-terrorism kill conveyor belt sushi in Japan? At least one chain says it's moving on after a series of high-profile hygiene breaches.


“Zelda Holiday”: Why Some in Japan Extended Their Long Vacation
The release of the latest installment of Nintendo's Zelda series saw some in Japan take off work - and some companies don't even mind.
Unseen Japan Rebranding to “Seen Japan”
The site will re-focus on soft-hitting content that dives softly into well-trodden subjects such as oh my god Becky did you know JAPAN HAS FOUR SEASONS?!


Some Tips to Entering an Older Franchise
The idea post comes from reading Irina’s latest masterpiece on gate keeping: Link Here. There is an inherent gate keeping feeling or struggle when it comes to a…