Otaku Culture
Love Japanese culture? How about Otaku culture? Well, this is the spot to be as we take you on our adventures exploring Tokyo and other parts of Japan. Learn a lot, enjoy even more!
Singapore, Singapore Have you watched Sora Yori mo tooi Basho, otherwise known as A Place Further than the Universe? If you have, you know the girls had to trave...
ReadmoreIf you’re a manga fan and don’t know the name Rumiko Takahashi, you should. She’s one of the most successful mangaka in Japan, with a long career of succe...
ReadmoreBishamon, as we know her from Noragami, is a proud and mighty war god. However, her role as a god in Buddhism is rather different and conflicting. Bishamo...
ReadmoreAnime is filled with tons of entertainment and visuals that has left viewers in “awe” when it comes to interpreting/conveying the writers and/or illustrators of anime. This can extend ...
ReadmoreAs arguably one of the top anime from the 2000s, Hellsing is surrounded with much of its own lore. However, there are myths about the original Van Helsing...
ReadmoreAs we shared in many previous articles in relation to Shenmue, it is one of the greatest comebacks in the history of gaming. You can equate it to when t...
ReadmoreWhen Chihiro enters the mystical world of spirits, her encounter begins with a bathhouse. While this may seem strange in western cultures, it is hardly an...
ReadmoreMischief is synonymous with foxes. While they may be cute and fluffy, they represent a world that could turn dark and dangerous. Such is the case with the...
ReadmoreThere’s no doubt that manga and anime characters have an art style unique from most Western-based animation. It sets them apart as manga or anime just in ...
ReadmoreReligion is important to millions of people across the world. There is nothing that separates Japan from this statistic. Buddhism is one of the most promi...
ReadmoreI’m sure you gamers all know Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Mega Man, Ace Attorney and Devil May Cry. What do all these games from different genres all have i...
ReadmoreKendama (けん玉) is a fascinating type of traditional Japanese toy with an interesting multicultural heritage and strong modern international following. The ...
ReadmoreThe ever-ubiquitous randoseru (ランドセル) are a common sight across Japan where they are used by elementary school students throughout their six years of clas...
ReadmoreSo you want to write a manga. You have your characters designed and their sketches drawn, and your story is all planned out. You even have some ideas for ...
ReadmoreWhen you talk about anime, you can tackle the subject from a lot of different angles. You can talk about plots, characters, voice actors, animation qualit...
ReadmoreDelicious noodle bowls are a staple in Japan. However, it can be astounding when faced with all the different and delicious options. One that you might not have heard of is...
ReadmoreWith Christmas coming, a hankering for sweets quickly approaches with it. While some prefer candy canes and peppermint mochas, there also is the craving f...
ReadmoreWhile hot baths may not be a rare occurrence in anime, one type does separate itself apart from the others. These are the natural hot springs that bless o...
ReadmoreHave you ever heard of the term “gatcha” or “gachapon?” You may have heard of it at one point or another in anime like Mayuri’s Upa in Steins;Gate, but you prob...
ReadmoreWhen we say “Gainax”, what pops into your head? Angsty teens piloting mechas? Jiggle physics? Or maybe endings so mind-boggling that you still can’t un...
ReadmoreTea is a drink that is enjoyed across many cultures. It could even be argued that tea brings people together worldwide. From the Indian Darjeeling to the ...
ReadmoreWith more aesthetic than your regular hotel, Japanese ryokan are the epitome of traditional Japanese hospitality. In anime, we often see a class trip or a...
ReadmoreKanji is a bit of a difficult concept for us to understand, especially using the roman alphabet. Rather than having a string of letters like we do in English, G...
ReadmoreMany viewers of anime have a strong sense of what a yukata is, but when you hear the word, it leaves you utterly clueless. A yukata is a kimono in all sen...
ReadmoreAdventure is something that creeps into just about any anime. The characters at some point throughout the series have to go from point A to point B, so at...
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