Art & Lifestyle Sep. 10, 2012
Kuromai (Black Rice)
Love and Romance in Japan, cross-cultural currents and Japanese lessons tucked in to the text to boot! Enjoy Chapter One of this serialized novel and see what happens when an American henna-gaijin and a Japanese man embrace. Read more »
Travel Sep. 10, 2012
Shall We Dance? Domatsuri in Nagoya
One of the biggest dance festivals in Japan came to Nagoya, and we were there front row and centre. The Domanaka Matsuri, or Domatsuri for short, has been a staple of the Nagoya Festival circuit since 1999 and this year was the biggest one yet. Read all about it here. Read more »
Entertainment Aug. 23, 2012
WCS 2012 Complete Commentary - YokosoNews Weekly 022
The archive of the live comprehensive commentary session of World Cosplay Summit 2012 Championship Read more »
News Aug. 22, 2012
Learning from lessons: An Academic Look at Japan's Recovery
Rundown of several leading research from Kyoto University and Harvard University on the triple crisis of 11/3 Read more »
Travel Aug. 20, 2012
Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks 2012 in Osaka
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Display is a famous fireworks display in the Kansai region. It was first held in 1989 and has been held annually since then with support from individuals and corporations. Read more »
Travel Aug. 15, 2012
Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama – there the dream of instant ramen came true
For people who are very busy every day instant food is something really convenient. One of the most popular instant food are cup noodles. Learn more about the museum dedicated to cup noodles here. Read more »
Travel Aug. 15, 2012
Awa Odori in Tokushima
The Awa Dance Festival (阿波踊り Awa Odori) is the largest dance festival in Japan, attracting about 1.3 million tourists every year Read more »
World Aug. 12, 2012
Malaysia 36th Bon Odori 2012, Shah Alam
An article about the recent Bon Odori festival happened in Shah Alam, Malaysia on July 14th. Read more »
Entertainment Aug. 6, 2012
World Cosplay Summit 2012 Complete Photo Gallery
The complete photo gallery of World Cosplay Summit 2012 Red Carpet, Championship and Osu District Summer Festival Read more »
Entertainment Aug. 5, 2012
World Cosplay Summit 2012 Championship
On a Japanese mid-summer’s day, 20 of the world’s countries gathered in Nagoya to compete in the World Cosplay Championships 2012. Read more »
