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Japanese Onsen Guide: What To Wear & Basic Etiquette When You Get Steamy In Hot Springs

When in Japan, do as the Japanese do. Here's a guide on how not to behave like a rude tourist while you are soaking in a Japanese onsen.

Confused about where to bin the onigiri wrapper? Are beer cans recyclable? Follow our guide to ace your attempt at garbage disposal in Japan.

For your convenience, we've compiled a list of exciting spring anime in 2022 that you should watch. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the shows.

Here are 15 Kitagawa Marin facts that explain the internet's obsession with this seemingly perfect gyaru from My Dress-up Darling.

Here's a list of Japanese horror games that are so terrifying that they will probably haunt your dreams forever. You have been warned.

Hanami season is upon us. Here's a helpful cherry blossom viewing guide to tell you everything you need to know about the national pastime.

In this interview, Bubble director Tetsuro Araki delves into the production and behind-the-scenes of the upcoming Netflix original film.

Not over the ending of Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2? We've compiled the best moments that are more iconic than the manga.

"Children avoiding getting murdered" is apparently a genre now so here's a list of survival anime that feature children protagonists.

Can't get enough of Nanami's voice in Jujutsu Kaisen? Catch Tsuda Kenjiro, his voice actor, in his other anime roles here.