Now over 2800 views on our new video that reveals the true scale of the Jingu Gaien redevelopment project. This is what the developer has been trying to hide by only showing drawings from flattering perspectives! #神宮外苑まちづくり不都合な実像 youtu.be/omACBRQyEWE

Manabi Flashcards 2.1 is live for iOS iPad and macOS (Apple Silicon)

The 99% has a Very Different Meaning in Japan japansubculture.com/the-99-has-a-v…

Manabi Reader 3.0.9 submitted to Apple for release hopefully by Monday or Tuesday. I've also resolved an issue affecting some users with creating Manabi flashcards from Manabi Reader.

Manabi Reader 3.0.11 is live on iOS and macOS. Fixes crashes and a few other bugs. More features soon.

ebook mode next up for manabi reader

Has Ainu culture disappeared? No, it is alive and strong. Join us for a webinar - Weds 11 Oct, 12pm (BST) - Prof. Hiroshi Nakagawa, will discuss the enchanting world of Ainu tales and the ongoing movement to revive Ainu language and culture. Book here: dajf.org.uk/event/has-ainu…

Exiting news for fans of Hayao Miyazaki. Studio Ghibli VP Junichi Nishioka tells us The Boy and the Heron is not Miyazaki’s final film and that he is already coming into the office with new ideas. #TIFF23

Queers in Palestine released one of the strongest statement I have read. queersinpalestine.noblogs.org

After withdrawing in-car trolley sales on shinkansen, JR Tokai has decided to sell off 50 old trolleys at 100,000 yen each. Demand is expected to be high, so buyers will be chosen by lottery. t.livepocket.jp/e/jr_wagon

I've started a simple Discord server for Manabi Reader & Manabi Flashcards users: discord.gg/UMcpE9wF the link will be added in the app as well

A sightseeing train bores a hole in your wallet right? Well, not the Aoniyoshi! This train takes you on a 40 minute trip from Kyoto to Nara; all for less than 10 dollars! Aside from the luxury, the sights provided by the large windows are enough to turn me into a fanatic!

日本で、メキシコ料理を楽しみましょう！ メキシコ大使館ではGoogle Mapと連動したメキシコ料理マップを公開しています。 伝統的なメキシコ料理からフュージョン料理まで、200を超える様々なメキシコ料理を味わってみてください🌟 shorturl.at/kLMOR

文字の雨が降るしおり #梅雨入り

Landscapes by Japanese pasting painter Masayasu Uchida (1922–2019)

Family Mart and Japan's most famous rice ball specialty shop team up for new onigiri line. soranews24.com/2025/03/03/fam…