The Influence of Anime and Manga on Global Pop Culture
Fathom the depths of anime and manga's influence on global pop culture, a journey that will unravel the mysteries of their pervasive impact.
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Explore Traditional Japanese Architecture: From Temples to Tea Houses
Peek into the serene world of traditional Japanese architecture, where each structure holds a timeless secret waiting to be unveiled.
How did Anime become so popular?
Introduction Japanese speakers refer to either hand-drawn or digital animation as “anime.” In Japanese, the word is how the word “animation” is pronounced in its abbreviated form, which includes all forms of animation. Outside of Japan, the term “anime” is used to refer only to Japanese animation or to a Japanese animation … Read more
Learn more about the ancient Japanese sport of Yabusame
Yabusame is a traditional Japanese mounted archery sport that has been practiced since ancient times. It dates back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and has been practiced for more than 800 years. Yabusame is distinguished by its unique and compelling combination of horseback riding, archery, and ceremonial features. The term “yabusame” is … Read more
Learn more about the fascinating history of sumo wrestling
Sumo is a style of full-contact competitive wrestling in which a rikishi (wrestler) attempts to throw or push his opponent out of a circular ring (dohyo) or force him to strike the ground with any part of his body other than his feet’s soles. Sumo started in Japan, which is also the … Read more
Sports Enjoyed in Ancient Japan
Japan may not always come first to mind when thinking about countries with rich sports culture and sports-loving people. It’s no surprise, given that the Land of the Rising Sun is more renowned for other things like its mouthwatering cuisine, stunning natural sights, manga and anime, advanced technology, quirky inventions, and cultural … Read more