Will The USA and Japan’s Baseball Culture Merge?
In recent years, there has been an increase in collaborations between the Baseball industries in the United States and Japan. Baseball is no stranger to players from other countries entering leagues like MLB, including Latin American countries like the Dominican Republic. That said, out of all countries, Japanese baseball player participation in American baseball spiked […]
Orientalism Toward Asian Tourists to United States Reaches New Heights During 2026 World Cup
The United States of America hosted the World Cup this year in cities such as Boston, MA, and East Rutherford, New Jersey. People from across the globe came to American cities. Many people from different cultures met for the first time, both Americans meeting foreigners and vice versa. Foreigners got a firsthand look at American […]
Will J-pop Ever Have Its Moment?
K-pop has cemented itself as a significant part of the industry in the past decade, garnering a fanbase of millions globally. That said, many are wondering which other region-specific music industry will get its international breakthrough. Many point to Japan, and there are already embers of that possibility happening. Unfortunately, there is still a long […]
This Is Why Drum ‘n’ Bass Still Rules the Soundscape
It started as a raw, relentless heartbeat in the United Kingdom (UK) underground, a new sound born from the ashes of rave and jungle. By the early 1990s, drum ‘n’ bass emerged, defined by its dizzying breakbeats and sub-shaking basslines. More than just music, it was a cultural force that defined a generation and, against […]
Tokyo Drifting in the USA: The Influence of Street Racing
The roar of an engine, the scent of burning rubber, a car flashing by. For decades that is what defined a powerful subculture on both sides of the Pacific. American and Japanese street racers had different cars, roads and rules but they shared a common spirit: a desire for community, personal freedom and a need […]
Silent Hill F Might Be the Craziest One Yet
The revival of the “Silent Hill” franchise has been glorious to watch. Years of online dedication and PlayStation 2 emulators have led to a new wave of fans — those who weren’t alive to witness the franchise’s peak years in the early 2000s. Culminating in the Bloober Team 2024 remake of “Silent Hill 2” to […]
