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Culture
23
Nov
2022
  • Culture

Goshuin: Traditional Seal Stamps That Act As Proof Of Pilgrimage To Shrines & Temples

Adorned with extravagant calligraphy and eye-catching motifs, goshuin are weirdly addictive traditional stamps you can collect as keepsakes.
15
Nov
2022
  • Culture

Trains In Japan: 9 Things To Know To Travel Like A Local

Transferring from local lines to the shinkansen? Rotatable train seats? Read on for some unspoken how-tos about trains in Japan.
14
Nov
2022
  • Culture

10 Chopsticks Taboos In Japan To Know To Avoid Getting Weird Stares

A pair of chopsticks may look simple to use, but you can unwittingly commit these taboos if you are not careful.
14
Oct
2022
  • Culture

10 Fall 2022 Anime That Will Make You Waku Waku For The New Season

Aside from the return of our best girl Anya, expect genres ranging from sports to gore in this new fall 2022 anime season.
12
Oct
2022
  • Culture

10 Japanese Horror Movies That Will Satisfy Your Creepy Cravings In The Middle Of The Night

Dare or dare - up your Halloween game with these 10 Japanese horror movies that are bound to scare you witless.
10
Oct
2022
  • Culture , News

Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure Lands On Netflix On 13th Dec, Teaser Shows Wild Ride For Lazy Eggs

Gudetama is rolling into Netflix on an eggshell-turned-stroller with its new friend Shakipiyo. Hop on their eggcellent aventure on 13th Dec!
10
Oct
2022
  • Culture , News

YOASOBI Celebrates 3rd Anniversary With New Gundam Opening Song & Blesses All Fans

YOASOBI music meets Gundam animations in a soul-stirring video to celebrate the birthdays of YOASOBI and Gundam’s new original series.
07
Oct
2022
  • Culture

8 Chainsaw Man Anime Facts – Voice Actors, Theme Songs & Director Of The Most Hyped Series This Fall

Been hearing all about the Chainsaw Man anime adaptation? Here's everything you need to know about the hottest series dropping this fall.
04
Oct
2022
  • Culture , News

Spy x Family’s Anya Teases Part 2 On Giant Shinjuku 3D Billboard, Will Bid Goodbye On 9th Oct

Waku waku! Spy x Family part 2 is here at last, and Anya is making sure that we’ll watch it by appearing on a 3D billboard in Shinjuku.
30
Sep
2022
  • Culture , Local

10 Japanese Phrases You Shouldn’t Use On A Superior & What To Say Instead, To Avoid #HiredorFired Situations

To stay in your boss's good books, here's a list of 10 Business Japanese lingo you should say in place of commonly used phrases.
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