Dragon’s Dogma 2: Arise, Arisen!
After a long 11 years since the launch of Dragon’s Dogma in 2013, Dragon’s Dogma fans will finally get their hands on the long-awaited sequel to another one of Capcom’s hugely popular open-world hack and slash action RPG, Dragon’s Dogma 2! The long-awaited game will be released on 22 March 2024. The latest trailer shares…
Unicord Overlord: Spiritual Successor to the Tactics Ogre Series?
Come 8 March 2024, tactical RPG fans will get to enjoy a Tactics Ogre-esque tactical RPG from Vanillaware, the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere. Specially developed for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Sorry, PC gamers, perhaps you’ll have to wait for a little longer to enjoy…
The island of Hot Spring – Beppu, Japan
If you’re looking for a unique and relaxing getaway, you might want to consider Beppu, Japan’s hot spring capital. Beppu is a city in Oita Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, where you can find over 2,000 hot springs of various types and temperatures. Whether you want to soak in a traditional onsen, enjoy a…
A Japanese Food Series: Konnyaku (こんにゃく)
Konnyaku, also known as konjac yam, is a traditional Japanese food that has been consumed for centuries. It is a jelly-like substance made from the konjac plant’s corm (an underground plant stem). Konnyaku is low in calories and rich in fiber, making it a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine. It has a unique texture and…
Here are 5 anime that may just help you get over a rough day
We all know life is not easy. No one said it would be that hard either. If you are reading this, you know very well that anime exists in our hearts – it is our safe escape and I couldn’t be more proud to agree. We would like to help you find your inner peace…
[Spoiler-free Anime Review] Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
One of my favourite quotes in Frieren: “Isn’t it funny?” “That one-hundredth changed you.” It is hard writing a decent review for Frieren as it is not your typical Shounen anime. Or anime in general. After catching a handful of episodes in season 1, I fell in love with it. I think it is written…
An explosive way to reclaim islands
You read that right, and the fact that Reelbyters is blogging about it means – yes it is in Japan! The recent emergence of a new island due to an undersea volcano eruption nearing the end of October has been the talk in town recently. While the occurrence of volcanic activity shaping Japan’s landscape is…
An enactment of Spring – Recap of the Senbonzakura Exhibition
Previously, we posted about the Senbonzakura Art Exhibition which took place in Harbourfront Centre, Singapore and lasted for one month from the end of September to the end of October. Having visited it and witnessed it with our own eyes, we can give you an honest verdict now. Firstly, this event is based on one…
We asked a generative AI what would Japan be like in the next 30 years
So we decided to ask one of the many generative AI software out there to paint a picture of what Japan might look like in the next 30 years.
Wabi-sabi: The beauty of simple, natural imperfections
While researching for my Japan itinerary sometime back, I came across the concept of wabi-sabi for the first time and its simple philosophy captivated me. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic concept that emphasises the beauty of imperfection, transience, and the natural cycle of growth and decay. You see, wabi-sabi is life itself. Wabi-sabi is often…
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