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Gaming and Entertainment in Japan
Japanese of all ages enjoy going to arcade games, that are very popular places for entertainment. While they…
What does Naruto's ‘ttebayo mean?
All of those who already watched Naruto in Japanese, either the anime or the movies, already know that the…
Taiko
When we think about the sounds of Japanese festivals, one particular percussion instrument comes to mind: the…
Japanese tea ceremony
Imported from China in the 12th century, green tea powder, or matcha, is a favorite of the Japanese people…
Maiko and Geiko from Kyoto
Geisha are loved for their elegance and refinement, yet they remain a type of living myth. Kyoto, Japan’s…
Maneki-neko
The Maneki-neko, literally meaning "welcoming cat", is a traditional statue of a sitting cat, with its right…
The Geisha's confusing role
It seems that the concept of Geisha perpetuates quite a number of stereotypes in Western countries,…
Japanese importation: the complete guide
Numerous amateurs of Japanese culture end up importing products and other cultural goods from Japan…
The 8 must-see Japanese movies
It is of course quite a challenge to attempt to establish a short list of the best Japanese movies. However,…
The 8 must-read Japanese manga
In our series about references of Japanese pop culture, we already listed the Top 10 Best Japanese Animation…
Top 10 best Japanese animation movies
To continue our series initiated with the 8 must-see Japanese movies, we have picked up a short-list of ten…
SDN48: sexier than AKB48
While the staggering popularity of J-pop group AKB48 is not declining, SDN48 aren't very famous yet. And for…
AKB48 sells sexy
Female japanese-pop (jpop) groups have been taking serious blows for quite some time now, especially with the…