Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and around the world. From March 17 to June 25, 2023, Japan Society located in Midtown Manhattan (333 East 47th St. New York, NY 10017) has on display an exhibition by Japanese American artist Kyohei Inukai, 1886-1954.Continue reading “Kyohei Inukai Exhibition (Japan Society NYC)”
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Ramen Azuma (Hackensack, NJ)
Ramen Azuma, a Bergen County staple of authentic Japanese cuisine, has expanded with a new restaurant! Opening on January 20, 2023, the newest location in Hackensack, NJ not only boasts their ever popular menu, but a beautiful interior with more seating than ever, as well as plenty of parking spots in their dedicated lot. ThisContinue reading “Ramen Azuma (Hackensack, NJ)”
Anime NYC 2022 (5th Anniversary)
This year’s Anime NYC was a 5th Anniversary celebration! Returning to the Javits Center, New York’s very own premier Japanese pop culture convention ran from November 18-22, 2022 and was complete with a spectacular Exhibitor Hall, top-notch cosplay, panels & programming, and an all-star guest list which includes even more Japanese guests than ever before!Continue reading “Anime NYC 2022 (5th Anniversary)”
Anime NYC 2021
Anime NYC is the premier anime convention in New York City. Powered by Crunchyroll, it returned to the Javits Center for 3 epic days from November 18-20, showcasing the biggest and best in Japanese pop culture, literature, media, and art. This year’s convention featured 60+ special guests, hundreds of vendors & artists, and dozens ofContinue reading “Anime NYC 2021”
Pow Con 2021
Following their 2020 debut in Brooklyn, NY, Pow Con crossed over to New Jersey for their second year! Known for being a convention that focuses on all things pop culture, comic books, cosplay, and gaming, it certainly was an action-packed two days from May 29-30, 2021 at the Wayne PAL: celebrities, vendors, artists, giveaways, panels…Continue reading “Pow Con 2021”
Sakura Japanese Sake Kit Kats (Valentine’s Day 2021)
It’s a Valentine’s Day tradition here at LesDudis to take a look at a limited flavor of Nestlé’s (or Hershey’s, here in the states) Kit Kat. And since this past year was a bit more on the “sucky” side, I thought I’d mix things up with “Sake” (pronounced /sakeh/)! That’s right! The Sakura Japanese SakeContinue reading “Sakura Japanese Sake Kit Kats (Valentine’s Day 2021)”
Comic Con For Kids 2019
Comic Con For Kids is an iHeartRadio family-friendly pop culture event in the Philadelphia area. Held on October 12 & 13 in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, this two-day convention brought in social media celebrities, comic book creators, cosplayers, and all kinds of interactive experiences all under one roof! Let’s take a look at whatContinue reading “Comic Con For Kids 2019”
Trio Ramen Azuma (Fort Lee, NJ)
Trio Ramen Azuma is the latest opening following the recent success of Ramen Azuma in Englewood, NJ and Soba Azuma in Fort Lee, NJ. Located on Fort Lee’s busy Main Street, Trio Ramen Azuma offers an eclectic menu offering various ramens and side dishes. You’re welcomed in with an interior that’s a cross between modernContinue reading “Trio Ramen Azuma (Fort Lee, NJ)”
Pink Kit Kats! (Valentine’s Day 2018)
Here in America we’ve seen the typical flavors for Kit Kat: Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, and even White Chocolate… but overseas, Nestlé has been experimenting with limited edition flavors such as matcha, cheesecake, soy sauce, sweet potato, and so much more! In fact, they’ve released over 300 flavors in the past 2 decades! But 2018’sContinue reading “Pink Kit Kats! (Valentine’s Day 2018)”
Ramen Azuma (Englewood, NJ)
Northern NJ has experienced a recent influx of new eateries. And with a half mile street full of restaurants, dessert shops, and retail stores, Englewood is no different. But here comes a game changer, just located a block away from the busy Palisade Avenue in the downtown area… Ramen Azuma opened its doors today, offeringContinue reading “Ramen Azuma (Englewood, NJ)”
Whole Foods Mochi Ice Cream Bar
Just a few weeks ago, Whole Foods Market announced that they would be rolling out a new self-serve Mochi Ice Cream Bar featuring a variety of flavors. The news went viral! Being a big mochi ice cream fan, I just had to try it for myself so naturally I tracked down the closest Whole FoodsContinue reading “Whole Foods Mochi Ice Cream Bar”
ICHIRAN NYC (Solo Booth Ramen Restaurant)
ICHIRAN is a branch of solo booth restaurants serving up Japanese ramen. I got to try their East Williamsburg location in Brooklyn, NY. The booths are neat and spacious. You’re greeted with a set of chopsticks, an order sheet, and pen on a chain. Pretty simple, right? My initial thought when hearing about this placeContinue reading “ICHIRAN NYC (Solo Booth Ramen Restaurant)”
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