Skip to content
Saturday, June 20, 2026
  • facebook
  • instagram
JapanUp! magazine

JapanUp! magazine

Informational site for Japan fans
JapanUp! magazine
  • MONTHLY
  • INTERVIEW
    • JAPANESE INTERVIEWS
    • I LIVE IN JAPAN
    • JAPAN FAN
  • LEARNJAPAN
    • HISTORY
    • Fun Facts
    • JAPANICTIONARY
    • TRADITIONAL CULTURE
    • POP CULTURE
    • ANIME EXPO
    • JAPAN BLOGGERS HUB
    • HOLIDAYS
  • FOOD
    • RESTAURANTS
    • CUISINE
    • SNACKS
    • RECIPE
  • TRAVEL
    • ATT. JAPAN
  • EXPERIENCE
    • WHAT’S HOT
    • PLACES TO GO
  • JOB LISTINGS
  • BackNumber

Category: LEARNJAPAN

Fun Facts LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Why are Traffic Lights Blue in Japan?

japanup_akane 02/20/2023

Traffic lights in Japan are red, yellow, and blue. Or are they red, yellow, and green? Well…it depends on what you mean by blue and green.

View More Why are Traffic Lights Blue in Japan?
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Uniqueness of Japanese Time

japanup_akane 02/16/2023

In Japan’s historic timekeeping system, the length of an hour changed daily

View More The Uniqueness of Japanese Time
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

How to celebrate Valentine’s Day Anime Style

japanup_akane 02/13/2023

Valentine’s Day is the best opportunity for fans to show their love for all things Anime. I came up with a list of some fun things we can all do to show our passion. 

View More How to celebrate Valentine’s Day Anime Style
History LEARNJAPAN

JAPANESE SAMURAI / Oichi no Kata

japanup 02/06/2023

Oichi no Kata compared to a modern-day American is Ms.Michelle Obama:
A woman who combines intelligence, love for her family, and core strength.

View More JAPANESE SAMURAI / Oichi no Kata
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

City Pop fans: now you can own a Tatsuro Yamashita Vinyl! 

japanup_akane 01/30/2023

I found RIDE ON TIME and Melodies! These vinyls are also both special finds. The Melodies vinyl I found includes a Calendar from the year 1984 and the RIDE ON TIME vinyl I also found

View More City Pop fans: now you can own a Tatsuro Yamashita Vinyl! 
LEARNJAPAN POPULAR

Students from Japan and the US collaborate to innovate solutions that tackle Japan’s biggest healthcare issue

miwako3 01/20/2023

The program is Japan-America Innovators of Medicine (JAIM), an initiative begun and executed by students from UCLA, Stanford, and medical universities in Japan.

View More Students from Japan and the US collaborate to innovate solutions that tackle Japan’s biggest healthcare issue
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

I went to the NEW BOOKOFF AnimeLab in Little Tokyo!

japanup_akane 01/17/2023

BOOKOFF is the largest chain of used bookstores from Japan. They have been around since the 90s and having major success started opening up stores in the US in the 2000s.

View More I went to the NEW BOOKOFF AnimeLab in Little Tokyo!
JAPANICTIONARY LEARNJAPAN POPULAR

Tsukuru(つくる) -“to make” or “to create” / Japanese Word

miwako3 01/16/2023 JAPANICTIONARYNihongo

Learn Japanese word with us!

View More Tsukuru(つくる) -“to make” or “to create” / Japanese Word
History LEARNJAPAN POPULAR

JAPANESE SAMURAI / Musashibo Benkei

japanup 01/11/2023

Musashibo Benkei, who is said to have been Minamoto no Yoshitsune’s trusted subordinate, has been the subject of many Kabuki plays. 

View More JAPANESE SAMURAI / Musashibo Benkei
EXPERIENCE LEARNJAPAN PLACES TO GO POP CULTURE

A Cafeteria for All: Halal Café @Sophia University

japanup 01/10/2023 pop culturePurikuratokyo trend

A day in the life of a Tokyo college student: Kotoka introduce hot trend of ordinary college girl’s life from Tokyo.

View More A Cafeteria for All: Halal Café @Sophia University
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

Let’s celebrate the year of the rabbit with Usagi Tsukino aka Sailor Moon!

japanup_akane 01/03/2023

Happy New Year! It’s the year of the rabbit! And it’s not a coincidence that many Sailor Moon releases like a movie and vinyl record will be coming out this year to celebrate.

View More Let’s celebrate the year of the rabbit with Usagi Tsukino aka Sailor Moon!
LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

The Last Unicorn 40th Anniversary Art Exhibit

japanup_akane 12/19/2022

This past weekend I was invited to The Last Unicorn 40th Anniversary Art Exhibit. Art curator, film collector, and creative consultant Caro Buermann and her company Sweet Streets have partnered with The Last Unicorn to bring this beautiful art exhibit honoring the film held at the Corey Helford Gallery.

View More The Last Unicorn 40th Anniversary Art Exhibit

Posts pagination

Previous page Page 1 … Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 … Page 50 Next page
🇺🇸 LA
--:-- --
🇯🇵 Japan
--:-- --

NEW MAGAZINE

  • ▶[New] Flexible Caregiver Positions Available in Orange County & Los Angeles! Apply Now!
  • ▶[New] LA Anime Expo Food Booth Staff (No Experience Needed)
  • ▶Server at Authentic Kaiseki Restaurant, Las Vegas - Experience Not Required!
  • ▶KAISEKI YUZU (Las Vegas): Chef & Kitchen Staff Positions Available
  • ▶Office Administrative Assistant at an Accounting Firm in Torrance
View all jobs > ※ Redirects to Japanese Job Listings

POPULAR

  • osakeWhy Is It Legal to Drink Alcohol on the Street in Japan?
  • shinWhy Has the Bullet Train Never Had an Accident in 60…
  • スクリーンショット 2023-02-16 午後2.54.24Why are Traffic Lights Blue in Japan?
  • ao3Why Is the Snowiest City on Earth in Japan? (The…
  • 224JapanUp! 224 – June 2026

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

▷Contact
▷About
▷Privacy Policy

Founded in 2003. Our company runs 4 business operations — a publishing business (3 magazines), an event business, a production business, and consulting for companies starting new businesses in America. As a team, we staff will do our best to make LALALA the transmitter of valuable information that will assist and enrich Japanese lifestyles in the United States.

Our Address

2161 W. 182nd St. #203,
Torrance, CA 90504
Phone: (310) 329-3130
E-Mail: info@japanup.jp
Publisher: Tatsuo Mori

  • facebook
  • instagram
JapanUp! magazine | Designed by: Theme Freesia | WordPress | © Copyright All right reserved