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Manga artist Ogawa’s controversy over character skin color: discussion on artistic style and discrimination Renowned Japanese manga artist Ogawa Akira, known for his work “POP TEAM EPIC”, has recently been embroiled in an online controversy …

The ‘Ancestral Destroyer’ in Japanese horror stories: more terrifying than elders? In Japanese horror works, the protagonists often fall into danger due to unintentionally violating taboos in the countryside, and the traditional story mode usually …

The rising “timed rental” economy in Japan: a new trend in otaku culture to celebrate characters’ birthdays In recent years, there has been a wave of “timed rental” in Japan. Unlike traditional monthly or annual …

An aging island saved by manga: “Takai Kamishima” in the Seto Inland Sea Takai Kamishima, located in the Seto Inland Sea, once faced severe problems of declining birth rates and aging, and even once stood …

The heartache of Japanese plush toy creator Da Guo Zaomiao: ordered products sold at high prices by scalpers Recently, the name of Japan’s name is the first name of the Japanese chestnut toy maker, Sanae …

Hiroshi Nohara is《Crayon Shin Chan》The classic character in the movie, at the age of 35, is not only married, but also has two children and a dog. He earns an annual salary of up to …

In a recent feature by the Japanese news program “Newsおかえり,” a study highlighted significant differences in career aspirations between elementary and high school students, shedding light on societal expectations and parental concerns regarding occupations. The …

In recent years, Japanese television has seen an increase in dramas centered around office workers, featuring themes like office life, workplace conflicts, and romantic entanglements among colleagues. However, the authenticity of these portrayals has sparked …

Japan Post has recently announced that its popular “local design postcards,” a cherished souvenir among tourists visiting Japan, will be discontinued once current stocks run out. This decision comes as the manufacturers have ceased production …

On July 22, 2024, a distressing event unfolded in Hamamatsu City, Japan, when a young boy faced a severe reaction from a bus driver due to insufficient funds on his IC card. The child, attempting …