Have you ever walked through the vibrant streets of Tokyo or Osaka and noticed something curious about the couples around you? They’re holding hands, sharing shy smiles, or strolling under cherry blossoms, but one thing is conspicuously absent: hugs. For many of us, especially in Western cultures, hugging is a …

If you’ve ever dreamed of wandering through the enchanted forests of My Neighbor Totoro or soaring across the skies in a Studio Ghibli adventure, Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is the ultimate pilgrimage for fans. Opened in November 2022, this one-of-a-kind theme park brings the whimsical, heartfelt worlds of …

The world of anime just got a massive shake-up with the release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Arc – First Chapter: Akaza’s Return. This epic film has officially claimed the crown as the highest-grossing Japanese movie worldwide, raking in a jaw-dropping 823 billion yen …