Trending #LearnFromGhibli tweets using Ghibli movie scenes are too hilarious to stop reading
On September 18th, much to the delight of the anime community, Studio Ghibli released over 400 stills from their library of most popular animated films….
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Japanese women who don’t follow mainstream beauty standards
As anyone with an internet connection likely knows, Japanese fashionistas are notably stylish. Many residents espouse stylish choices with unique sensibilities that comprise cutting-edge trends…
Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance to be streamed live
Many Hatsune Miku fans will be happy to learn that the twice-postponed Hatsune Miku x BUNRAKU-beyond Ningyō Jōruri performance taking place on October 25th, 2020,…
Crisis in Hanamachi – Saving Kyoto’s Geisha from COVID-19
By now, we are all fed up of hearing about the upset and global catastrophe that COVID-19 has brought upon the world. The virus has…
Storms and Protests During the First Month of Taiji’s Dolphin Hunts, Minus the Foreigners
Jay Alabaster, for JAPAN Forward Perched on the southern tip of Japan’s main Honshu island, Taiji has long been a whaling base. But it is…
Traditional Japanese hair ornaments inspired by Demon Slayer characters
Kanzashi are Japanese hair ornaments that are often used to pair with kimono. They can come in a variety of styles, including pins, beautiful fabric…
“Made in Abyss” fan sumo wrestler Shodai wins tournament, praise from creator A. Tsukushi
Perhaps with the exception of fans of the sumo-themed anime Hinomaru Sumo, the Venn diagram between anime lovers and sumo fans is rather slim. But…
Japan Travel and Folklore: Discover Iwate and go Kappa Hunting in Tono City
“Kappa” are mythical creatures in Japanese folklore and one of the most known yokai (demons, supernatural spirits) in Japan. Their appearance is human-like, just that…
What are “Kira Kira” names and why Japanese parents choose them for their kids
Naming your baby is an important process as it may affect your kids’ lives, so it is better to think of the name more than…
Major events and festivals happening in Japan during Autumn
Japan has something unique to offer every season and, in my opinion, autumn is one of the best seasons to visit the country because of…
Yokai of Japan: Top 6 Demons and Mythical objects you can find in Chiba Prefecture
Chiba-ken or Chiba Prefecture is located in the Kanto region of Japan and is well-known for being the home of Tokyo Disneyland and the Narita…
What you need to know about Shisa Lions of Okinawa
Shisa (シーサー・Shiisa in Okinawan) can be found everywhere in Okinawa and they are a mix of dogs and lions. Most people refer to them as lions,…
Differences between Hirosaki Neputa, Goshogawara Tachineputa, and Aomori Nebuta
Nebuta, Neputa, and Tachineputa are summer festivals held in the Aomori Prefecture. However, many people are confused about which is which. In this article, I…
Cats taking refuge from rain at shrine for cats look like feline deities
Japanese Twitter user and photographer @ttt_zegu952) seems to have a knack for capturing photos of wildlife such as deers and foxes frolicking in areas of…
Why Japanese People: how Westerners struggle with katakana borrowed words in Japanese
Japanese ain’t easy. Any Westerner who has studied for an extended period of time can tell you all about the trials and tribulations of becoming…