Curry is basically a mix of spices popularized in India. The British Empire brought Curry to Japan during the Meiji Era (1868 to 1912) from India under British Colonial rule. It was seen at the time as a Western food, probably associated with the British better than Asian Cuisine. During the Meiji times it was […]
Last time we celebrated “Laputa: Castle in the Sky”. The first Anime movie by Studio Ghibli. A hearted story full of adventure confronting the good and the bad. But Ghibli showed that the Studio can be as good even in times of war. When Anime does what Live-Action can not Nosaka Akiyuki said that many
Sakamoto Ryoma (3 January 1836 – 10 December 1867) was a samurai of the Tosa domain (today’s Kouchi prefecture in Shikoku) under the Tokugawa Shogunate. In his core Sakamoto was a pro-democracy who believes that every man is created equal. Admirer of the United States Congress and British Parliament alike. This made him an anti
Jump Sports Manga SHO! That is the title of the new Manga award held by Shueisha for its world wide popular Shonen Jump. Ohtani is on the news again this month! But not because of his playing this time. The Los Angeles Dodgers star will serve as part of the Jury together with famous manga
Sushi: A Tale of Edo Before the sunset Nippon Bashi was crowded. Merchants running around with expensive Kimonos. Samurai of the lowest ranks showing off their blades. One cat at the end of the street staring at the floating world. Commoners alike were enjoying the perfume coming out the food stands. Not interested in the