1. Shirako 「白子」(Fish Sperm) Shirako is the male genitalia of fish, a sack that contains its seminal fluid. A popular dish at most izakaya (Japanese pubs) and sushi bars. A few years back I had my own encounter with fish ejaculate that didn’t...

Here it is, the January 2010 edition of “Gekkan J-News Review”, a monthly wrap of five entertaining articles, events or observations related to Japan that piqued my interest. Not always mainstream and sometimes obscure yet invariably intriguing. Fuji,...

The January 2010 edition of the Japan Blog Matsuri was recently published. The theme was Famous Japanese People and contributors were asked to tell us about their favourite Japanese celebrity, public figure or historical figure. This edition...

Philanthropist, volunteer worker and resident of Peru, Scott Jeppesen of the charitable organisation Sonrisas en Peru, explores the fascinating history of Japanese immigration to Peru and the strong influence that Japanese culture has played on various...

At any fan convention like Comic-Con, Comiket, Otakon or the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) you are bound to find at least one cosplayer gearing up in their best Pikachu outfit. A trend seems to be occurring and that is the Pikachu cosplayers seem to be...