subculture
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The world’s most popular Ultraman
Ultraman is a Japanese TV superhero like Superman. It has been more than 50 years since the series started. Let’s learn about the fascinating characters and related places for an anime pilgrimage!
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Wotagei a Cheer Dance of Japanese Otaku Fans
Wotagei is a type of cheer dance that is usually done by devoted fans for their much-loved idols during concerts. There are specific choreographies that all concert-goers seem to know. What’s up with wotagei?
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The Story of Doraemon | Very popular anime in Japan
Doraemon is one of the most popular manga and anime series among kids in Japan. It is the story of an unmotivated boy and cat-shaped robot who came from the future. Let’s find out more about the setting and story!
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Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin)| Japan Anime Guide
Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) is a popular comic in Japan. The total sales of the books topped 100 million. It has also been made into anime and live-action movies. Let’s find out more about the setting and story!
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Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa) One of Japan’s Most Popular Animated Films | Japan Anime Guide
Learn more about one of Japan’s largest anime movie hits of all time Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa) and its animator Makoto Shinkai.
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Neon Genesis EVANGELION One of Japan’s Most Popular Animations
While Neon Genesis EVANGELION wasn’t very popular when it just came out, it slowly grew into one of the most successful anime series nowadays. Find out what captured the franchise’s loyal fan base!
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Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) | Very Popular with People of All Ages
Learn all about 2020’s record-breaking anime movie Kimetsu no Yaiba, from the manga author’s road to success to the general story line and related places to visit in Japan.
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3 TV Shows to Watch Before Your Japan Trip
These 3 TV shows have helped spur the interest of many to visit Japan because of the mystery that surrounds the country. Watching these shows will only make viewers crave for more of Japan!
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Anime | the One and Only Genre Produced in Japan
The history of the anime goes back to 1907 when many Japanese artists were influenced by Western animation and decided to create specific national content for Japan. At that time this was very difficult because materials were expensive
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Manga | the Wonderful Culture of Japan
In the late 1940’s, Tezuka Osamu, the father of modern Manga, began working cinematic effects learnt from European movies in to his cartoons.
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Ghibli Park Nagoya | Experience a Spiritual and Fantastic World
Next to the extremely popular Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo a new pilgrimage destination for fans of the dreamy Studio Ghibli franchise has been opened in November 2022. The Ghibli Park is even larger and you can truly disappear in a wondrous different world
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Ghibli Museum Mitaka | Experience a Spiritual and Fantastic World
Japan’s leading animation producer is without a doubt Studio Ghibli, having produced 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films in Japan. The studio is known for…
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Two of Japan’s Most Famous Anime
Anime is one of the most important modern cultural facets of Japan. The word ‘anime’ comes from the English word ‘animation’, and within Japan, it is used to refer to any kind of moving animation picture no matter where it is produced
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5 Especially Great Places to Visit in Tokyo
While planning a trip to Japan, it can be difficult to make a choice of where to go, due to the great number of interesting places to visit. Therefore, we made a list of the 5 best places to visit while traveling in Tokyo.
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A slightly niche but popular boy idol group in Japan
We would like to let you know about two slightly less mainstream J-pop powerhouses: let us introduce you to Chōtokkyū and Hatsune Miku!
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A male idol group so famous in Japan
In Japan, there are many groups or bands made up of artists who dance, sing, perform, and appear on television in various programs. These artists are called ‘Idols’ and they are a large part of the Japanese music industry.
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Artists Expressing Japanese Culture in an Avant-Garde Manner
Within the wide musical variety within the Japanese industry, there are many artists that don’t fit the J-pop genre. Let us introduce Wagakki and World Order, two avant-garde music groups from Japan.
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Akihabara Super Potato | A heaven of interesting retro games
Super Potato specializes in those nostalgic games that meant the childhood of today’s adults. Find out why you should hit up this store when you go to Tokyo!
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Harajuku, Tokyo | The city that leads Japanese fashion and great art
Harajuku is home to some of the city’s best art galleries, museums, and design book stores, but let’s start with the area’s most famous highlight, Takeshita Street.
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Village Owl Cafe in Harajuku | The cutest animal cafe!
In the Harajuku area near Takeshita Street, there is a special store that allows the visitor to be in direct contact with real owls. It is one of the many animal cafes in Tokyo.
