Why Mobile Suit Gundam Still Captivates Fans Today For anime fans in Southern Europe—especially those in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus—few titles hold as much legendary status as Mobile Suit Gundam. Often referred to as the "father of real robot anime," this epic...
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Embracing Imperfection: Kintsugi, the Art of Golden Repair
Have you ever broken your favourite cup or plate and felt a little heartbroken? In Japan, instead of throwing such pieces away, there is a beautiful tradition of mending them, while also celebrating their history and imperfections. It’s called Kintsugi, or “golden...
Summer’s Here — and So Are the Mosquitoes!
A Simple Way to Stay Safe from Mosquitoes with Ceiling Mosquito Spray When the warm weather arrives, so do our favorite summer pleasures—barbecues, garden parties, holidays, and open windows. But with the sunshine comes an unwelcome guest: mosquitoes. You’re just...
The July 2025 Earthquake Rumour: Separating Fact from Fiction
A Growing Concern Rumours about a massive earthquake set to strike Japan on July 5, 2025, have been circulating widely across social media platforms in Japan and abroad. This predicted disaster is not backed by scientific evidence, yet the speculation has grown into a...
The Enchanting Deer of Nara Park: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Coexistence
1. The Deer in Nara Park Tucked away in the ancient city of Nara, just a short train ride from Kyoto or Osaka, lies one of Japan’s most unique and magical destinations: Nara Park. This sprawling expanse of greenery, temples, and museums is home to more than just...
Nissan’s $7.5 Billion Loss: Unraveling Decades of Mismanagement and Missed Opportunity
In a stunning announcement that sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. recently revealed it expects a net loss of 750 billion yen (approximately $5.3 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2025. This marks one of the most...
Japan’s Demographic Dilemma: Falling Birth Rates and a Super-Ageing Society
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of children under 15 was 13.66 million as of April 1, 2025. This figure is down 350,000 from the previous year, which kept declining for 44 consecutive years. It is the first time since 1950...
Celebrate Otaku Day, Comic-Con Cyprus 2025 and Enjoy Japanese pop culture 🎉
Japanese female cosplayers are gathering for a photo shoot
EXPO 2025 Osaka: Why is it worth visiting? Let’s explore future technologies!
Reclining blue mascot with red, eye-adorned spheres, promoting the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025
Cherry Blossom Season Is Coming! How Much Do You Know About Them?
Beautiful Somei-yoshino cherry blossom flowers in full bloom