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[ad_1] Japan has produced many cute characters, including Domo, Kirby, Totoro, Doraemon, Pikachu, and many more. Today, with so many cute characters from Japan, the international audience often thinks that these characters come from the same company. In particular, many mix up Sanrio and San-X characters, thinking they all come from the same brand. Despite …

What’s the difference between Sanrio and San-X? Are they the same thing?   Read More »

[ad_1] With so many rare and collectible sofubi out there, sofubi buying and collecting can be daunting. It can even be very confusing for those unfamiliar with popular Japanese characters and culture, especially since sofubi information is scarce outside Japan. Thankfully, we have compiled a list of essential sofubi to add to your collection. When …

Top 7 Best Sofubi Every Collector Should Have   Read More »

[ad_1] With Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes releasing soon and the possibility of a remaster of the first two Suikoden games, followers of the Suikoden series are sure to be excited to see their favorite characters from the games appear once again. Like everyone else, we are also excited to see fan favorites return in the …

Who’s Your Favorite? Top 30 Suikoden Characters   Read More »

[ad_1] In the next decade, you may need an ESTA equivalent to enter Japan. By 2030, the Immigration Services Agency will have a screening system to ensure illegal travelers and potential overstayers never set foot in the nation. Japan’s ESTA coming by 2030 Picture: Nori / PIXTA(ピクスタ) The Japanese government has finalized plans for a Japanese-style …

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[ad_1] With the release of the new Shogun series from FX, a lot of people want to know two things: (1) is it good television, and (2) is it good history? As an academic historian in Japan, I say you can enjoy both the story and the real history behind it. You just have to …

Review: Shogun Is Great TV – But It’s Not About Colonialism Read More »

[ad_1] Ever since the reign of Emperor Jinmu, for many centuries Japan’s capital was Nara. However, in 784, they completely abandoned Nara and moved far north to Kyoto, never to return. The immediate question here is why did they move the capital? Of course, there are several complicated issues surrounding this historic move, but a …

Dokyo: Japan’s Most Notorious Villain? Read More »

[ad_1] A recent survey asked 2,008 men and women in Japan if they considered their city to be the worst-mannered in Japan. The result may shock you. But probably not. And the winner is… The survey, by online language tutoring company Preply, asked people two questions: Do you consider your city to have the worst …

A Survey Ranked Japan’s Most Ill-Mannered City. The Winner? Read More »

[ad_1] How to lose weight: Burn it? Or poop it out? The Japanese pharmaceutical market saw its first over-the-counter weight-loss drug hit last week. Will its side effects turn people away? The release also raises the question: what’s the market for a weight loss drug in one of the least obese nations on Earth?  Losing …

Japan’s First-Ever Weight Loss Drug Is Approved. But Does It Need It? Read More »

[ad_1] Japan is famous abroad for many reasons. According to a new survey, you can add one more reason to that list: the country’s heated, bidet-equipped toilet seats. The survey reveals that tourists want to see the Japanese toilet more in public – and in their own countries too. A (literally) warm reception Japanese toilets …

Tourists Love Japan’s Toilets, Says New Survey Read More »

[ad_1] Fans of role-playing games are sure to remember the beloved Suikoden series of JRPG games. Suikoden followers are about to have a welcomed surprise as Rabbit & Bear Studios brings the spiritual successor to the series with their soon-to-be-released game Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes directed by none other than the series creator himself; Yoshitaka …

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – A Legendary Revival Of Suikoden’s Magic   Read More »