Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Netflix announced a bunch of new Japanese content over the past two days at its “Netflix Festival Japan 2021” event, including a release date of 2022 for Rilakkuma’s Theme Park … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 10, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I spent the last 24 hours fighting a fever (unsuccessfully), so I don’t have anything substantial prepared today. But being sick made me think about how one of my favorite … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 3, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! How did you start watching anime? What drew you to Japanese pop culture? Do you remember the first anime you watched? I can! It was a little show called Samurai … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 13, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Last week when I was looking at the new anime season, the show that stood out the most to me was Let’s Make a Mug Too! This week, as I … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 6, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! It’s fall, y’all! Okay, even I don’t know why I typed that, but I’m leaving it because now I think it’s funny. But it’s true, the fall anime season is … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 29, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! New YOASOBI song! Not surprisingly, it’s great and just as catchy as their other songs. Enjoy! And, as always… What have you been watching/reading/playing/eating/listening to lately? Happy Wednesday! 🙂 Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 22, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Guess who totally forgot to write this up last night and is now doing it a few minutes before it goes live? That’s right, Grumproro! And, as always… What have … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 8, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I had something more involved to write about today, but I ran out of time. So, instead of that, here is a new single by Toki Asako. Enjoy! And, as … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 1, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Last week I read this article in the Japan Times about a wildly popular J-Pop song that’s been given a very successful English translation. I don’t usually hear great English … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 18, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Procrastination and a busy morning means I have nothing prepared for today’s thread. Oops! Please accept this Sakura Fujiwara song I like instead of something more thoughtful today. And, as … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 4, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Toki Asako released a new single last week, so consider giving it a listen. Like much of her of music, “soruremu” is a chill, catchy song with city pop vibes … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 28, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! The Japan Times recently ran a five-part series on wolves in Japan that I haven’t had time to read yet, but it looks super interesting. So, naturally, I’m sharing it … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 14, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! What’s that? There’s new anime? But I’m still behind on the old anime! That’s right, the Summer anime season is getting started, with new shows and continuing favorites airing in … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 7, 2021)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Another day, another #1 hit single by Kenshi Yonezu. Earlier this month, “Pale Blue” was released, and it shot to the top of the charts in Japan. The song is … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (June 30, 2021)