A little bit of yourself in this section. There are 3 three text graphics associated to this section; Subscribe me, Advertisements and About Me. I hope either one will suit your need. While Japan is ostensibly better known amongst pop culture enthusiasts for its anime, manga, and films, Japan also boasts a great tradition of novelists. Novelists who have managed to gain attention in the western media include Nobel prize winners Yasunari Kawabata, best known for his amazing tiny short stories and Kenzaburo Oe, known for his [...]
I can definitely admit to having, oh, a small interest in Japanese manga and anime as well as books and literature generally. In fact, one of the things I did on my recent trip to Japan was try to check out the different places where manga was sold, as well as try to see who [...]
I know I’m not the only one. I know that many before me have been fascinated by the mythical beast that is the Japanese toilet. But it wasn’t until I visited Japan myself that I was ingratiated into a new world altogether—a world of heated toilets, automatic toilets. In fact, any toilet you care to [...]
While I do enjoy the fast-paced anime shows that are full of giant robots and flashing guns, I have a special love for anime that gives a bit more time to giving its characters space to grow.
Nana. Nana is a fabulous, quiet anime that revolves around two girls, both called Nana, who meet coincidentally [...]