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Krista Rogers
Starting with a love of J-Pop and J-dramas when she was 13, Krista Rogers has left her quiet New England hometown in the States both to study abroad in Tokyo and to work on the JET Program in beautiful Yamagata prefecture. She misses chatting in the local dialect and staging Kamehameha battles in the hallway with her students. Although she's currently working on her master's degree in Boston, she will without a doubt be back in Japan before long and buying way too much at Book-Off and Tower Records again. When she needs a break from schoolwork, Krista enjoys eating yakiniku, figure skating, finding cute cafes, watching Big Bang MVs, and continuing on her quest to catch 'em all.
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Old-school Pokémon Champions Red and Blue return in latest new Pokémon Sun & Moon trailer 【Video】
- Krista Rogers
Oct 31, 2016 - Tweet
Ash–I mean Red, have you been liftin’, bro?
- Japan
- (Pokemon • Pokémon Sun and Moon • video • video games)
We try the Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Bread being sold at a bakery in Kanagawa, Japan 【Taste test】
- Krista Rogers
Oct 25, 2016
Yes, Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen bread, based on the viral video, actually exists, and our lucky reporters managed to get their hands on some!
Seven more handy, bargain-priced items from Japan designed to make life easier around the house
- Krista Rogers
Oct 18, 2016
Once again, Japan’s 100-yen shops prove that they are truly on the next level.
- Japan
- (100 yen shops • convenient • everyday life • handy • products)
Japanese parents share all of the wonderful, mischievous moments of their children on Twitter
- Krista Rogers
Oct 12, 2016
Even if you’re not a parent yourself, try imagining yourself in their shoes.
Ladies, prepare to be romanced by a hot guy with a horse’s body in this bizarre new dating app
- Krista Rogers
Oct 10, 2016
Ever dream of being kabe-doned by a horse? Neither did we, but now you can in the new Horse Prince game…and no, we’re not horsing around.
- Japan
- (app • game • Horse • Horse Prince • smartphone • wtf)
Four junior high school boys admit to pushing two people fishing off of a breakwater in Osaka
- Krista Rogers
Oct 3, 2016
“We wanted to enjoy watching their drowning faces” was part of their motive.
VR and GPS combine for new Japanese castle and historical landmark sightseeing app
- Krista Rogers
Sep 26, 2016
Introducing the “Street Museum” smartphone app enhanced with VR contents to make your travels that much more memorable.
- Japan
- (castles • GPS • ruins • sightseeing • smartphone app • Street Museum • VR)
Jun of “Rachel & Jun” prepares gourmet food experiment for his lucky cat【Video】
- Krista Rogers
Sep 25, 2016
Here’s another case of a cat that’s eating better than us hoomans.
- Internet, Japan
- (cat • cooking • gourmet • Jun Yoshizuki • Jun's Kitchen • rachel and jun • YouTube)
Osaka mom gets attention online for unusual way of scolding her child at the train station
- Krista Rogers
Sep 20, 2016
You’d never want to cross this Osaka mom, but it’s probably not for the reason you think.
- Internet, Japan
- (child-rearing • culture • Osaka • Osaka Loop Line • twitter)
Upcoming live-action Death Note film is now recruiting shinigami Ryuk cosplayers for PR events!
- Krista Rogers
Sep 14, 2016
We bet that even the shrewdest fans can’t guess what the full compensation for this job is.
- Japan
- (baito • Death Note • film • job • Light Up the New World • Ryuk • Shinigami)
The real-world library inspiration for anime film “Your Name.” offers a message to eager fans
- Krista Rogers
Sep 13, 2016
The public library in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture is thrilled by the influx of visitors lately, but the staff have posted a few rules to follow.
Licca-chan teams up with Rilakkuma for an un-bearably adorable collection
- Krista Rogers
Sep 7, 2016
The super-cute collaboration with popular “Relaxed Bear” character Rilakkuma includes two special doll models and a life-sized, functional backpack.
- Japan
- (collaboration • doll • dress up • Licca-chan • Rilakkuma)
Was the end of Kochikame, the longest-running manga series ever, foreshadowed two years ago?
- Krista Rogers
Sep 7, 2016
After a recent announcement that the series will end, net users are buzzing that a sudden 2014 change in the comic actually predicted its conclusion.
- Japan
- (40th anniversary • conclusion • Kochikame • manga • Shonen Jump • Shueisha)
Mr. Sato samples divine curry prepared in the style of the late “God of Ramen,” and so can you!
- Krista Rogers
Aug 30, 2016
For a limited time, one restaurant in Tokyo is serving up curry that’s just as good as the noodles it’s famous for.
- Japan
- (curry • food • Kazuo Yamagishi • ramen • Restaurant • Taishoken • Tokyo)
New Japanese facial cleanser from Kanebo dispenses fragrant foam in the shape of a rose
- Krista Rogers
Aug 25, 2016
Here’s another beauty product that appeals to your playful side!
Pre-order Pokémon Sun and Moon from Pokémon Centers in Japan to receive special goodies
- Krista Rogers
Aug 19, 2016
Indulge in your Poké-passion with special Alola region Pokémon figurines or a gorgeously illustrated artbook.
Net users half-amused, half-irked by images of Godzilla selling various Japanese products
- Krista Rogers
Aug 18, 2016
Tacky? Yes. But even the King of Monsters needs to scrape a living by endorsing some products!
Akashi Brewery is now offering “Moe Beer” for your thirst-quenching, otaku needs
- Krista Rogers
Aug 11, 2016
This new “Moe Beer” could be Akashi Brewery’s most momentous addition in its 300-year brewing history.
We tried this scrumptious all-you-can-eat Kyoto veggie breakfast buffet for only 500 yen
- Krista Rogers
Aug 9, 2016
What better way to start your day than with freshly harvested, local vegetables from Japan’s ancient capital city?
- Japan
- (food • Kyoto • local • Miyako Yasai Kamo • organic • Restaurant • vegetables)
Japanese Twitter’s definitive collection of “Wait, that’s not a cat!” moments【Photos】
- Krista Rogers
Aug 1, 2016
Cats: Tricking us hoomans since, well, forever.
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