Your Ultimate Guide to the Bizarre and Colorful World of Harajuku Fashion
Harajuku is often considered the birthplace of the colorful and loud styles of the Japanese youth. It’s famous not just within Japan but has gained recognition from fashion-savvy people living abroad as well. This Tokyo district truly is influential, and in this article, we’ll take a brief look at the history of how Harajuku became...
Sanrio vs San-X: What’s the difference between Japan’s Most Kawaii Characters?
The concept of “kawaii” and the near-constant creation of cute characters is absolutely ingrained in modern Japanese culture. Many Japanese kids grow up surrounded by iconic characters that come from many different sources. Manga and anime series (for example, many kids in Japan have fond memories of watching Doraemon or reading the Doraemon manga), anime...
Doraemon: The Cute Japanese Character That Stole Hearts Across the World
Since his debut in the original manga’s release back in 1969, the futuristic blue robotic cat Doraemon has been capturing the hearts of kids and adults alike. For many of us who didn’t grow up in Japan, Doraemon was our first introduction to Japanese culture. We got to see what a typical home was like...
