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The International rise of Junji Ito

japanup_akane 08/23/2023

I fell in love with Ito’s detailed horrifying and at times comedic art and had to find other ways to read his manga before it was ever released in the US. The first time I met Junji Ito was in Japan at Tower Records and I was the only foreigner at the event.

EXPERIENCE LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

“NANA,” a Manga Released More Than 20 Years Ago, Captivated Me as a Teenager

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

History LEARNJAPAN

JAPANESE SAMURAI / Nasu no Yoichi

online@ 08/11/2023

What would you do if you were asked to choose between attempting to shoot an arrow through a fan 70 meters (230 feet) away and being killed if you failed, or committing seppuku (Japanese: “self disembowelment”)? There was a man in the past who was faced with such an ultimate choice. This article will introduce a man named Nasu No Yoichi, who succeeded in making that choice.

LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

Jazz Hip Hop Festival Kazoku in Little Tokyo!

japanup_akane 08/08/2023

I have performed at many festivals in Little Tokyo before but I felt Kazoku was very unique because of their focus on Jazz Hip Hop and Soul.

EVENT AND NEWS IN LA LEARNJAPAN POPULAR

DTLA’s Historic Nisei Week Japanese Festival CelebratesIts 81st Year

miwako3 08/04/2023

The festival showcases free Japanese cultural events, activities and exhibits, including music and entertainment, food, and fun spanning two weekends.

Noru conjugation chart for the Japanese verb 乗る (to ride)

JAPANICTIONARY LEARNJAPAN POPULAR

Noru(乗る) -“to ride,” or “to get on” / Japanese Word

miwako3 07/26/2023 JAPANICTIONARY Nihongo

Learn Japanese word with us!

LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

I was a Special Guest at the Nova Vita Festival at Tanaka Farms!

japanup_akane 07/25/2023

I was a special guest at the Nova Vita Festival at Tanaka Farms! The Nova Vita Foundation is a Non-profit organization that focuses on creating solutions and leaders for a brighter future.

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Owari Tsushima Tenno Festival

japanup_akane 07/21/2023

This 500-year-old festival was the favorite festival of samurai and Oda Nobunaga, a Japanese daimyō, of the Sengoku period.

LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

Backstage with Jpop/Anime Music Artist Stephanie Yanez at Anime Expo

japanup_akane 07/10/2023

I had two concerts at this year’s Anime Expo. Being an industry music artist you get to see a lot of what goes on behind the scenes at AX. And I just want to say I have a huge respect for the staff running the biggest Anime convention in the US.

History LEARNJAPAN

JAPANESE SAMURAI / Tomoe Gozen

online@ 07/08/2023

Tomoe Gozen is known as a woman who distinguished herself in battles. Nevertheless, she appears only in military tales such as “The Tale of the Heike” and does not appear in historical records. Therefore, it is not certain whether she really existed. In this article, we will discuss Tomoe Gozen based on the information found in the tales.