Otaku culture The Pressure to Be Normal — And Why Games Matter in Japan
The Pressure to Be Normal — And Why Games Matter in Japan
In Japan, nobody tells you directly to be normal.
That would b...
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Otaku culture I Am Not an Otaku — But I Can’t Escape Otaku Culture
I Am Not an Otaku — But I Can’t Escape Otaku Culture
I am not an otaku.
I don’t collect figurines. I don’t line up for ...
Japanese culture Mount Fuji: Japan’s Big, Snowy Show-Off
Mount Fuji: Japan’s Big, Snowy Show-Off
If you visit Japan, you’ll almost certainly hear about Mount Fuji (富士山, Fuji-san...
Japanese culture Sumo Wrestlers: Japan’s Gentle Giants with a Game Plan
Sumo Wrestlers: Japan’s Gentle Giants with a Game Plan
When you think of Japan, sushi, samurai… and sumo wrestlers proba...
Japanese culture Geisha: Japan’s Original Entertainers (No, They’re Not Prostitutes!)
Geisha: Japan’s Original Entertainers (No, They’re Not Prostitutes!)
When you hear the word “geisha”, you might imagine ...
Japanese culture Jidaigeki: Japan’s Samurai Soap Operas (With Swords!)
Jidaigeki: Japan’s Samurai Soap Operas (With Swords!)
If you’re new to Japan, you might wonder: “What the heck is a jida...
Japanese culture Samurai: Japan’s Sword-Wielding Gentlemen (and Sometimes Drama Queens)
Samurai: Japan’s Sword-Wielding Gentlemen (and Sometimes Drama Queens)
When you hear the word “samurai”, you might imagi...
Japanese culture Ninja Culture in Japan: History, Legacy, and Modern Experiences
When most people think of Japan, images of samurai, sushi, and ninjas often come to mind. Ninjas, or shinobi, have captu...
MANGA（cartoon） What is an Otaku?
What is an Otaku?
The term “Otaku” (オタク) refers to a person with an intense passion for a specific hobby, most commonly ...
MANGA（cartoon） Bath Scenes in Japanese Anime: Culture, Relaxation, and Fan Appeal
Bath Scenes in Japanese Anime: Culture, Relaxation, and Fan Appeal
In Japanese anime, bath scenes are a common and cultu...