One of the things that makes the Bleach manga special is how each opens with a poem. In 2021, a karuta collection of these poems were offered to people who were part of “Klub Outside,” mangaka Tite Kubo’s official fanclub. But apparently there’s a larger …Read more »
Christmas is not a traditional Japanese holiday, but it’s a holiday that has taken off in Japan. And while in America foods associated with Christmas might include fruit cake, Christmas cookies and egg nog, in Japan it’s all about eating fried chicken on December 25. …Read more »
Anime and manga are getting more and more popular around the world, but Cool Japan Fund isn’t doing so well. Cool Japan Fund gave this description of itself: “Cool Japan Fund was founded in November 2013 as a public-private fund with the aim of supporting …Read more »
The long-awaited day is finally here! Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli Park has thrown open its door for its grand opening. So far three areas are open to the public: Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, and Dondoko Forest. Goro Miyazaki, Hayao’s son, was there for the …Read more »
The grand opening of Ghibli Park is now less than a week away! The park, which will continue to expand, will throw open its doors on November 1. Tickets went on sale in August, but with as much interest as people have in the park …Read more »
Burger King Japan is already going all-out on showing its love for SPY x FAMILY by getting three new (and limited time) peanut butter-flavored burgers in honor of Anya Forger’s peanut obsession. But it turns out that offering unusual flavors, SPY x FAMILY aprons and …Read more »
In SPY x FAMILY, adoptive dad Loid Forger learns pretty early on that keeping his “daughter” Anya happy can be as easy as making sure she has peanuts to eat. Anya’s infamous love of peanuts is inspiring some new, limited-time burgers from Burger King Japan. …Read more »
It’s almost Halloween, a time where many people read horror books and watch horror movies. But taxi passengers in Tokyo have a special option to make their ride like a horror book or movie: you can ride with Sadako from The Ring. The Ring started …Read more »
In 1972, mangaka Riyoko Ikeda launched her shojo series The Rose of Versailles. Fifty years later, the series has sold 20 million copies around the world, and led to such adaptations as an anime and musicals. It has also left its mark on the Japanese …Read more »
Studio Ghibli films are beloved around the world, but they’re especially treasured in their home country of Japan. Line is a popular messaging app in Japan, and recently Line Research posed a question for a survey: “Which Ghibli anime do you like?” The survey received …Read more »
It’s pretty common knowledge that you shouldn’t drink bleach. That is, unless it’s a Coca-Cola drink themed for the anime Bleach, and not the toxic chemical compound sodium hypochlorite that we find in many cleaning items. In America we have things like Cherry Coke or …Read more »
Get over here, friends! Japan will finally be lifting its restrictions on tourist travel starting October 11, said Prime Minister Fumio Kishida while visiting the UN in New York this week. Visitors from countries that were previously exempted from visas for travel, such as the …Read more »
Sometimes hotels in Japan will theme their rooms to otaku interests, like this Hello Kitty room or this Sasuke Uchiha room. But in Jimbocho, an area in Tokyo famous for its hundred-plus used bookstores, the Book Hotel Jimbocho has unveiled two Manga Art Rooms this …Read more »
Ghibli Park will have its grand opening on November 1, and in the meantime fans are getting little tidbits of news and information. Yesterday more details of the park were unveiled to the press. “There is enough in Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse for people to enjoy …Read more »
Halloween may have originated in the West, but it’s become a big holiday (and season) in Japan. Halloween events, haunted houses and decorations are already rolling out, and that includes Sanrio Puroland, the theme park dedicated to Hello Kitty and her equally adorable friends. Getting …Read more »
Danica Davidson
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