Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Exciting news from Kodansha this week! They’ve created a new program they’re calling the “Kodansha Print Club“, which will bring previously digital only titles to print! The first series to … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (December 11, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I didn’t have time to feature something more in-depth for today’s thread, so I’m just going to share a video of one of my favorite Tani Yuuki songs, Okaeri (おかえり). … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (December 4, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Yesterday Gen Hoshino (星野源) announced that he’ll have a new album this spring, and he’s going on tour. Very exciting! I obviously can’t benefit from the tour part of the … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 27, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! My ongoing obsession with Kana Nishino (西野カナ) continues, so I wanted to share two songs that I’ve been listening to a lot the last couple of days. They’re helping keep … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 20, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! The English publication of Alto Yukimura’s shoujo manga Colette Decides to Die is finally here, and it’s even better than I imagined. Honestly, I thought this was just going to … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 13, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I finally got around to watching yama’s Tiny Desk Concert Japan, and it’s a delightful experience so I’m sharing it with all of you. I’m particularly fond of the performance … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 6, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Step right up and have a look….It’s time for Yamishibai. It’s also time for my yearly tradition of reminding you to watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai. These short, spooky stories, … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 30, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! If you’re looking for something to get you into the Halloween spirit, check out syudou’s latest creation (vocals Hatsune Miku 初音ミク). The music video is lots of fun too, spotlighting … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 23, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Today I have some spoooky music to share. So scary! Okay, it’s not spooky or scary. But it is fun! And the video features all kinds of yokai. Plus, it’s … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 16, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Some things are worth waiting for. Like season 7 of Natsume’s Book of Friends! And now the wait is over, because it’s here! It’s finally here. I’m so looking forwarding … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 9, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! By the time this has posted, I will have read at least part of the first volume of Julietta Suzuki’s Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite! Perfect way to start off my … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 2, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! The Fall anime season is just around the corner. What are you looking forward to watching? For me, the answer is of course the new season of Natsume’s Book of … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 25, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Nishino Kana’s (西野カナ) new EP has arrived! I’ve really been looking forward to listening to these songs ever since I first heard her single “Love Again” (and then immediately went … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 18, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Toki Asako’s latest collaboration with Night Tempo might be my favorite so far. Or, at least, it’s the catchiest because it’s been stuck in my head for days. So if … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (September 11, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! I’m back from Japan with a million pictures, stories to tell, way too many souvenirs, and jet lag! Actually, maybe my jet lagged is cured because I slept so well … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 28, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Kenshi Yonezu’s new album is out today! I’m so excited to hear all the news songs (there are 8), but I’m also looking forward to revisiting all the great singles … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 21, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Looking for something refreshing and light to watch? Consider Polar Bear Café! This anime, based on a josei manga published in Flowers magazine, is a fun and fluffy slice-of-life series … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 14, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! Julietta Suzuki’s 20th anniversary celebration starts today with a pop-up shop in Tokyo. Normally this is the sort of thing I would just admire from afar…but I’m actually going this … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (August 7, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! This is a bit of a funny time to become a Meychan (めいちゃん) fan because after releasing his new album earlier this month he went on hiatus. While he does … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 31, 2024)

Welcome to The Avocado’s weekly discussion of Japanese pop culture! About 20 minutes into Supermarket Woman (スーパーの女) I said to my husband, “I don’t care what happens after this point, I already know this is going to be one of … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (July 24, 2024)