Despite the pretty bells and whistles, Japan, like any other country has its fair share of racism. Just how embedded this is in the culture is what we intend to look at today. Racism in Japan is a real problem…
Hatsumode: New Years in Tokyo
Hatsumode It’s the start of a new year in the land of the rising sun, so naturally, the Japanese go for “初詣で” (Hatsumode) or First Shrine visit of the new year. For shrines and some temples this is the busiest time of…
The Top 10 Anime of 2016
With 2016 just behind us, its a good idea to look back at the last year in retrospective and take a moment to appreciate the best Anime that the year had to offer us. From action and intense violence to lighthearted…
Winter Comiket 91 Day 3: Round Up
Learning from my mistake on Day 2, I made extra sure that I reached Winter Comiket 91 Day 3 with plenty of time to spare. As usual, I took the train to Kokusaitenjijou(国際展示場) Station. Ran into Red Cross Japan outside the station.…
Winter Comiket 91 Day 2: Cosplay Shenanigans
Winter Comiket 91 Day 2 Winter Comiket 91 Day 2 Commenced early this friday morning! I, however, was not early! Day 2 started off with me waking up a bit late ( Damn alarm clock had failed me again!). I rushed…
Winter Comiket 91 Day 1: Getting Started
Winter Comiket 91 Day 1 It’s that time of year again! When we find ourselves digging through our wallets and scouring through our bank accounts for much needed cash. Why you ask ? But of course for Comiket! This year…
Rabbit Cafe: Cuteness Overload !
What do you get when you combine the warm, relaxing atmosphere of a cafe and rabbits? A weekend well spend surrounded by the most adorable fluff balls at a Rabbit Cafe! Are Rabbit Cafes popular in Tokyo? Who in their right…
The Tradition of Christmas and KFC in Japan
With Christmas just two days away, I thought it wise to familiarize ourselves with the tradition of the Christmas and KFC in Japan. Recently, I was speaking to a friend on discord and she asked me, “Ron, Why do people in…
Winter 2017 New Anime Guide
As the year draws to a close, so do many of the shows that are currently running. So we at IkiNet present to you our Winter 2017 New Anime Guide to help you get started on what to catch up on…
The Best Visual Novels For The Weekend
What are your plans for the weekend? Socializing with friends? Swiping on Tinder hoping for that date? Why not get some warm blankets and sit down with our recommendations for the best visual novels that will leave you wanting more.…