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14 Famous Samurai in Japan | Japanese History
The samurai are a key element of Japanese culture and history. Samurai does not just describe a kind of solider, but a social caste. The samurai class arose in the 12th century and lasted until the 1870s. The samurai were a hereditary caste that held a great deal of political […]
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10 Best Japanese Romance Novels
Japanese culture is one of high romance, both historical and modern. The unique challenges of Japanese romance heroes and heroines hold up to those of Western romances such as Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre, but they offer a unique setting and window into a world that is very new […]
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8 Best Anime and Manga Museums in Japan
Japanese anime & manga are a world-renown art form. Fans and artists from around the world have been inspired by this uniquely Japanese art style. Many anime and mage works have become cultural phenomena, spawning not just comics, television, and movies, but theme parks and huge merchandise empires. Within Japan, […]
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10 Best Japanese Romance Anime Movies
Anime is an art form that covers a wide variety of genres. Because of the soft, dream-like quality that anime can have, it is an excellent choice for depicting great romances. Top-tier animation can work with excellent writing to draw you into thrilling, heart-wrenching, and just downright incredible romances. Japanese […]
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Traditional Japanese Theatre
Traditional Japanese theatre is highly unique to Japan. It takes several different forms, each a highly formalized method of storytelling with rich history and meaning. For foreigners, traditional Japanese theater is a very intimidating prospect. Many believe the cultural and language barriers are too high to overcome, leading to a […]
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10 Best Japanese Horror Movies of All Time
Japanese horror movies are always great to watch. They are scarier and very different than typical Japanese drama films. Fans of British and American Horror films will not be familiar much with most of the films on the list. Japan’s contribution to the horror genre has changed horror movies forever […]
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Best Night Views in Tokyo
With plenty of things to do and see, Tokyo never fails to impress its visitors. If you have questions like “Where to go in Tokyo at Night,” “Where to visit in Tokyo in the evening,” “The best places to see incredible views of Tokyo’s skyline,” “Things to do in Tokyo […]
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10 Best Japanese Drama Movies of All Time
Japanese film is a unique art form. While there are many excellent and rightfully well-known Japanese horror movies, Japanese drama movies deserve just as much credit. Drawing on ancient cultural traditions, Japanese drama movies offer something entirely unique. Many of the best ones were produced just as film was coming […]
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10 Best Classic Japanese Video Games
Japan has made some of the most iconic and influential video games in the world. These games are cultural icons. Even the earliest and simplest of them were huge leaps in design innovation and captivated generations of gamers. Modern games can trace their descent back to these legends. Some have […]
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12 Best Books for Learning to Draw Manga
Manga is an incredibly popular drawing style. It’s the style used not just for manga comic books, but also anime and a number of mascots. It’s a simple, distinctive, and pleasing style that leaves a lot of room for creativity and experimentation. However, before you can start experimenting with your […]
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