by Zoria Petkoska At the beginning of 2019, Tokyoites were surprised and delighted by art from the cult classic Akira appearing on construction fences in Shibuya. The art seemed deliberate, and it was not graffiti, which made otakus even more curious as to who was behind this. This is because graffiti is illegal and very…
Unlike western comic books, Japanese manga can target a really specific part of the population according to its genre. In fact, the audience may vary from elementary school kids, teenage girls, teenage boys, young adults to much older and so on. This is one of the great things about manga: anyone can find what they…
When Americans think of animated movies, what comes to mind are the grand animated musicals of Disney or the hilariously animated characters of Illumination. These films are enjoyed around the world by millions of people, but don’t let that obscure the fact that many of these countries produce animation of their own. Japan in particular…
Kamakura (鎌倉) and Enoshima (江の島) are areas in Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県) near the sea, popular with tourists and packed with things to do. Here are several things for you to do in these areas, and how to get them all done in one exciting, fun-filled day. 1. Get Up Early and Stroll Kamakura’s Sleepy Streets…
The popular manga series One Piece by Oda Eiichiro is undeniably one of the most famous and well-loved ongoing franchise by fans not only in Japan but also worldwide. For those who are not familiar with One Piece, it follows the adventures of Luffy and his pirate pals in their search of the treasure One…
Devil fruits are one of the main components of the hit manga and anime series known as One Piece. In the series, characters who have consumed a Devil Fruit will be granted special powers. If you are a fan of One Piece, you may have wished that the Devil Fruits exist in real life to…
Aichi Prefecture is well known for its capital, Nagoya, brimming with historical sites, museums, pachinko parlors and shopping districts. But about an hour away from Nagoya lies the serene yet exciting Gamagori City. Gamagori City is situated on the coast of Mikawa Bay and it has a number of attractions to visit and most especially,…
In Japan, you will probably quickly notice that the past and the present exist in harmony. In one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, you can still find ancient wooden shrines in the strangest of places. With such a rich history and popular current shows it has finally happened, the past and…
Popularly known for its manga culture, a Japanese manga has finally made it to the Guinness World Records! Unparalleled and incomparable as a comic book series, One Piece has made its name known for a long time in Japan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Robby Satriawan (@robby.r2) on Jul 16, 2019…
Modern manga industry, as it is known today, started more than half a decade ago, just after WWII. Having a different cultural position than comics in other countries, the market for manga is growing bigger and bigger each year. Entertainment is being its most important part, but the aesthetic illustrations are just as important. No…
