Curiosities

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2025

The Little Prince Summary: Plot, Ending, and Japan’s Anime Legacy

From asteroid B-612 to the Sahara: what happens, how it ends, and why the Japanese anime still matters.

Kevin Henrique · Nov 18, 2017

Curiosities about "No Game No Life"

Kevin Henrique · Sep 13, 2017

Fake Brands in Anime: Why They Exist and Famous Examples

How altered logos work, when product placement is deliberate, and memorable examples from anime.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

The most beautiful and charming anime characters

Five unforgettable designs and personalities — from Rem’s devotion to Kanbaru’s energy

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Yaeba – Why Crooked Canines Became Cute in Japan

Fang-like canines, kawaii media, and a brief cosmetic boom — without the myth that every Japanese smile is “supposed” to be...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Why do Japanese children walk differently?

What a 3D gait study of 424 Japanese elementary school children revealed about cadence, steps, knees, and daily life

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Melody Roads: Streets That Play Music in Japan

Grooved asphalt, tire vibration, and the Japanese roads that turn a careful drive into a short concert.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Enka Music: History, Curiosities, and Rankings

A look at the sound, history, and best-known names.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

7 Unusual Services You Can Find in Japan

Some are practical, some intimate, and some only make sense once you look past the headline.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Ninja Weapons – The more deadly, the better!

From weighted chains to throwing stars: what shinobi tools actually did beyond the movie poster.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

The most bizarre Japanese products from Japan Trend Shop

From shouting vases and Otamatone to beauty gadgets and air-conditioned workwear, a tour of Japan Trend Shop’s stranger catalog.