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05
May
2023
  • Culture

20 Japanese Holidays Related To Food To Celebrate & Get Discounts Off Your Favourite Dishes

From Ramen Day to Natto Day, here are some punny Japanese holidays to celebrate and get discounts off food.
03
May
2023
  • Culture

20 Types Of Dere In Anime To Know So You Don’t Just Call Everyone a Tsundere

Expand your anime repertoire and pick up new words with this comprehensive list of the types of dere you can find in anime and manga.
26
Apr
2023
  • Culture

9 Traditional Japanese Souvenirs To Bring Home As Keepsakes Or Gifts For Your Loved Ones

Tokyo Bananas aren't the only things you can buy in Japan. Get these traditional Japanese souvenirs that serve as meaningful mementos.
19
Apr
2023
  • Culture

7 Japanese Netflix Documentaries For You To Delve Into The Intricacies Of Japan Without Being A Weab

Contrary to popular belief, Japan is not just what you see in anime. Explore the country's hidden sides with these Japanese Netflix documentaries.
18
Apr
2023
  • Culture

9 Anime Like Bakuman About The Manga & Anime Industry

Consider yourself a hardcore anime and manga fan? Dive deeper into the industry with these anime series that are just like Bakuman.
31
Mar
2023
  • Culture

20 Best Japanese Musicians That You Should Follow On Spotify To Spice Up Your Playlists

Spice up your music playlist by checking out the banging discography of these Japanese musicians spanning every genre.
29
Mar
2023
  • Culture

Nameneko: 4 Adopted Cats That Inspired A Girl Group’s Debut & Have Their Own Driving Licences

Giving adopted cats a new life takes on a new meaning, as the 4 abandoned kittens of Nameneko were taken in and transformed into stars.
27
Mar
2023
  • Culture

10 Best Kyoto Animation Anime Series To Watch, From Clannad To Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid

Consider this your starter pack to the shows of Kyoto Animation, one of the most beloved and revered animation studios in Japan.
20
Mar
2023
  • Culture

26 Most Iconic Japanese Anime Series Of All Time You Must Watch

Bored? Pick a series, prepare some popcorn, and binge-watch these most iconic Japanese anime series of all time.
20
Mar
2023
  • Culture

27 Best Japanese Dramas From The Last 20 Years To Catch Up On

Cooped up at home with nothing to watch? Check out these 20 Japanese dramas that have won the hearts of viewers from the early 2000s to present day.
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