It might be a little hyperbolic to call Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but it comes close. This exhibition might be the next-best thing to visiting the prestigious Japan Yokai Museum in Miyoshi, Tokushima—and without so much as an entry fee, let alone a flight ticket. …
You’ve got to love a good yokai story. From folk tales passed down by word of mouth to picture scrolls that are both stunning and gruesome, these tales of ghosts, supernatural creatures, and other strange phenomena have captivated people for millennia. Pop culture is no exception—the influence of (and fascination …
Te Papa Tongarewa museum in Wellington is undertaking a new curatorial project with the aim of highlighting Ainu artifacts in the museum’s collection, telling stories of Japanese migration to New Zealand, and exploring the shared histories of colonisation between indigenous people of Aotearoa and Japan. The Cipiyak project—named after the …
I can’t get enough of this gorgeous Japanese cover of Doja Cat’s song “Say So”, by a singer called Rainych. I’m clearly not alone in this, with the song now sitting at over two million views on YouTube and catching the attention of Doja Cat herself. In the video description, …
From today, Kiwi Rick and Morty fans can enjoy themed doughnuts at Krispy Kreme’s three Auckland stores. The collaboration sees three special doughnut flavours and a new shake inspired by the cult favourite cartoon available until March 16. The special flavours include: Pickle Rick Doughnut: a filled doughnut with lemon …
Spoiler warning! This post contains excessive spoilers for an untitled Marvel film due for release in 2021, such as possible titles and details on which production company would be creating the film. A Marvel film due for release—spoiler warning!—in 2021 will remain without a title, for fear that giving it any sort of name would ruin the viewing experience for fans hoping for a surprise. Until now, the film has been under the working title “Untitled Marvel 2021”. When a …
When I reviewed Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds last month, I wrote at length about the lengths and detail that game goes to in keeping it as historically accurate as possible. Even though it’s a work of fiction, it’s one of the best accounts of the Shinsengumi that you’ll find in English, and its …
Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night might be one of the most famous paintings in the world, but it is, objectively, not very good. Let’s start with the obvious: The Starry Night is only 73.7 by 92.1 cm. This is fairly standard, so it’s not bad per se, but there are also much bigger paintings out there. The …
I’m slumped over a table at Burger King. My bus is in 5 minutes and the bus stop is just across the road, but I’ll wait for the next one. The thought of actually moving so that I can get to the bus stop in time is too much to …
If you eat meat, you need to get yourself to McDonald’s and try the Serious Angus 1/4lb. Seriously. It’s no secret that I’m a fan of McDonald’s (and of burgers in general, really), but I often find their “limited edition” burgers wanting. Sometimes they’re awful (like that McRib abomination), usually …
