Anime That Will Lift Your Spirits


Updated 08/01/11 3:41 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Cute and Funny Anime Series

You might be interested in anime, but you don't know where to start. Here are five suggestions, based on beautiful animation, hilarious situational comedy, and squeal-inducing cuteness. We recommend watching anime in Japanese with English subtitles because the comedy and voice-overs don't always translate with English audio. Are you ready to jump on the anime-obsession train? Read more

Bento: The Original Boxed Lunch


Updated 05/11/12 5:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Japanese Bento Boxes

Many of us wish we brought our lunch to work more often, and while leftovers and sandwiches are delicious options, sometimes we're looking for out-of-the-box ideas. Might I suggest you start searching in the box with a bento lunch? This Japanese boxed lunch has a long history, but these days it's a delicious, healthy, and convenient lunch option, perfect for Spring picnics or munching at your Read more

Bikini-Clad Mariah Carey Models For Shape


Updated 04/18/12 1:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News For April 17 2012 Late Edition

Mariah Carey rocks a bikini on the cover of Shape — TooFab Drake breaks up a fight in London — HuffPost Entertainment Baby no. 5 on the way for Taylor Hanson — People Find out what Kellan Lutz and Camilla Belle have in common — Lainey Gossip Is Rihanna over-sharing on Instagram? — D-Listed Ashton Kutcher is "very excited" to play Steve Jobs — JustJared Howard Stern loves Matt Lauer Read more

Springtime With the Macaque Family


Updated 04/03/12 4:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Japanese Macaques Enjoy Cherry Blossoms at Ueno Zoo

We humans think of cherry blossoms as graceful representatives of nature's artwork, but Japanese macaques think they taste pretty good! With the lovely trees in full bloom in Tokyo, monkeys at the Ueno Zoo are diving headlong into these Spring delicacies while they last. Read more

Video of the Day: Two Animated Sherlock Holmeses


Updated 03/12/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sherlock Anime and Cartoon Video

Only two months to go until Sherlock season two comes to US shores, so what do we have to satisfy our need for the geekiest in crime solving? Hunting the Internet for fantastic fan creations! The Sherlock opening credits were remixed into a Japanese anime style reminiscent of Spike Spiegel and his crew from Cowboy Bebop. The anime look at Sherlock may just be a concept, but Sherlock Holmes Read more

Turning Japanese: a Japanese Cuisine Primer


Updated 02/28/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Basic Japanese Dishes and Ingredients

We know it best for sushi, ramen, and teriyaki chicken, but Japanese cuisine actually encompasses a vast range of dishes and flavors. Japan may be a relatively small island nation, but its topography is peppered with snow-capped mountains, broad agricultural fields, and plenty of seashore. Pasture land is at a premium, so the diet tends to be low in animal fats and relies heavily on locally Read more

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea


Updated 12/03/11 12:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea — does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful Read more

PETA Tells Mario to Ditch the Fur


Updated 11/17/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

PETA Angry at Mario Tanooki Fox Fur

We may be excited for Super Mario 3D Land, but there's one group who certainly isn't. PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, says that when Mario dons a Tanooki suit in the game, he's giving the green light to would-be fur wearers. According to PETA: "Tanooki may be just a "suit" in Mario games, but in real life, tanuki are raccoon dogs who are skinned alive for their fur. By Read more

Seasonal Eats: Daikon Radish


Updated 11/06/11 8:37 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

What Is Daikon?

Daikon is a white root vegetable often seen in Japanese and Chinese cuisine that resembles a carrot. However, unlike a carrot's sweetness, daikon is spicy and tart, similar to a radish. Its pungent and sharp flavor can be enjoyed raw, pickled, or cooked. The white pigment in daikon is called anthoxanthin, which is an antioxidant that may lower cholesterol and blood pressure. In Asian cuisine, Read more

Picture It: All Dolled Up


Updated 06/20/11 11:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Lolitas at NemaCon

Cosplay ("costume play") enthusiasts dressed up like Japanese anime and manga art characters gathered at the North East Manga and Anime Convention in England over the weekend. Many of the participants were Lolitas, which is a subculture of Japanese fashion that includes doll-like, Victorian-inspired dresses, petticoats, and accessories. See more pics from NemaCon now. Read more