What Does an Anime Café Look Like in Japan? 🎡🍨 Frieren Anime Café at HEP FIVE, Osaka Ever wondered what anime café food actually looks like in Japan? If you’re an anime fan—or simply love quirky, immersive city experiences—you can’t miss the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End anime café collaboration at the iconic HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel in Osaka. Frieren is a beautifully reflective anime about time, memory, and what remains after the hero’s journey ends. The series takes place in a fantasy world and follows Frieren, an elven mage on a journey to the resting place of souls to reunite with her former comrade Himmel, whose Hero Party slew the Demon King. The café captures this quiet, emotional atmosphere perfectly. I was especially happy to receive the Himmel coaster, a small but meaningful detail that fans will appreciate! Riding Above Osaka in Frieren’s World 🎡 This experience was genuinely charming. Imagine sitting inside a giant red Ferris wheel, slowly rising above Osaka’s sky...
To know somebody out there cares. Humanity Matters Sometimes solidarity isn’t loud. It shows up quietly — in small, deliberate acts that remind us we’re still human. Michiko-san, a brave and kind grandmother in Japan, has been hand-making bags with her team and donating all proceeds to Gaza. What began as a simple act of care has now reached people across borders. She is now able to ship internationally 🍉 — something many had been asking for. Every bag supports The Well Project, and with the recent storms and winter approaching, warm clothing and basic necessities are urgently needed for survival. What inspires me most isn’t just what she’s making — it’s who she is. Her voice, her courage, and her quiet refusal to look away remind me that humanity still exists, even when it feels distant or forgotten. If you’d like to support or learn more, you can DM her directly on Instagram: 👉 @m013ichiko 'I'm making Palestinian flag 🇵🇸 bags. I charge shipping and material costs (400 yen...