Twentythree

With an active volcano below and Mt. Fuji in the distance, you’ll truly be surrounded by the raw power of nature. While urban landscapes have their charm, I sometimes find myself overwhelmed by the concrete jungle. When that happens, I will grab myRead More

Hero mecha from across decades of anime history come together for a very cool group shot. The first episode of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series originally aired on Japanese TV on April 7, 1979. That should make this month the 46thRead More

The noodles at Tanuki Soba wa Nomimono don’t look like any bowl of tanuki soba that we’ve ever seen, but we’re not complaining. The “Nomimono” brand of oddly named restaurants, known for places like Karee wa Nomimono (“Curry is a Drink”), Tonkatsu waRead More

Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest-themed items are ready to level-up your pet supply setup. The Buster Sword wielded by Final Fantasy VII protagonist Cloud Strife (at least when he’s not attending a Japanese high school) is one of the most iconic weapons inRead More

Castle and onsen towns affected as the Apple Orchard Railroad nears the end of the line. The Konan Railway Owani Line in Aomori Prefecture is one of Japan’s most picturesque and unique transport routes, with two-car trains running through apple trees along theRead More