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Anime tourism grows as visitors return to Japan
Plus: Experimenting with NFTs in the manga businesses; Saudi media group invests in anime production committees; Contracts in anime voice acting; and more
Anime tourism grows as visitors return to Japan
Plus: Experimenting with NFTs in manga businesses; Saudi media group invests in anime production committees; Contracts in anime voice acting; and more
As Tourism Abounds in Japan, So Do Unlicensed Taxis
With tourism booming in Japan, people are finding it tough to get around - and unlicensed taxi services are filling the gap.
As Twitter Goes Down, Japan Teases a Return to Mixi
A mixi revival?! Fears over Twitter's future since Elon Musk's takeover have led some in Japan to consider social messaging like it's 2004.
Tourism to Japan Soars, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
Japan is setting records for the number of tourists visiting - and it's doing this despite record low turnout from China.
Tourists Return to Japan – But Japan Stays Home
More and more people are coming to Japan, with some countries setting new records. So why isn't Japan returning the favor?
A Welcome to New Visitors
My name is Se Dice Bisonte, and I’ve been having fun with Is That You, Moatilliatta? for about a month now. ITYM? was accepted onto the Anime Nano…
Virtual Tourism With Anime
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Writers are in high demand as manga grows
Plus: Nippon TV makes Studio Ghibli a subsidiary; Anime drove up sales of musical instruments; Anime and manga museum plan faces some resistance; and more
Writers are in high demand as manga grows
Plus: Nippon TV makes Studio Ghibli a subsidiary; Anime drove up sales of musical instruments; Anime and manga museum plan faces some resistance; and more
Writers are in high demand as manga grows
Plus: Nippon TV makes Studio Ghibli a subsidiary; Anime drove up sales of musical instruments; Anime and manga museum plan faces some resistance; and more
Japan (Finally!) Announces It’s Fully Open for Tourism
Japan is finally open for tourists again! Details on what's been changed - and when you can start packing your bags.
To Sleep So as to Dream (Japan, 1986) [JAPAN CUTS 2021]
Jason Maher reviews Kaizo Hayashi's debut feature To Sleep So as to Dream.
Tourist Areas in Japan Struggle with Ill-Mannered Visitors
Various spots in Japan - including a rail crossing made famous by the manga Slam Dunk - are dealing with obnoxious tourists. Again.
Drawn to Anime! A Return to Art!
I can honestly say I don’t know how this happened. I don’t remember when or why I started watching anime/manga drawing tutorial videos on Youtube. Nor do I…
Opposition to consumption tax reform grows
Plus: Kadokawa plans a marketing presence push in North America; Shueisha promotes former Shonen Jump chief editor; Innovations drive digital manga growth; and more
Opposition to consumption tax reform grows
Plus: Kadokawa plans a marketing presence push in North America; Shueisha promotes former Shonen Jump chief editor; Innovations drive digital manga growth; and more
Opposition to consumption tax reform grows
Plus: Kadokawa plans a marketing presence push in North America; Shueisha promotes former Shonen Jump chief editor; Innovations drive digital manga growth; and more
Return to Yamacon
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Return to Babylon
fun show Hi there. Yes, it’s time to get back to Babylon – the recently concluded TV anime based on a novel series by Nozaki Mado, everybody’s favorite…
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So I know some consider it a sin to play this game without playing the others in the series, but that is exactly what I did and you…
Return to Maison Ikkoku
A look at all the differences between Tokyopop's version of Fruits Basket and Yen Press' Collector's Edition omnibus re-release.
Return to the Breaker
This update switches focus to the ONA series Gundam Breaker Battlogue. The following units have been upgraded to Burke’s expanded format: ASW-G-08-4X4 Gundam Barbataurus Enzian GNT-0000SDV Gundam 00 Command…
Anime makes a return to prime time television
Plus: Visual Arts sold to Chinese technology conglomerate; Japan's current webtoon market landscape; Young Magazine under criticism for manga cancellation; and more
Anime makes a return to prime time television
Plus: Visual Arts sold to Chinese technology conglomerate; Japan's current webtoon market landscape; Young Magazine under criticism for manga cancellation; and more
Anime makes a return to prime time television
Plus: Visual Arts sold to Chinese technology conglomerate; Japan's current webtoon market landscape; Young Magazine under criticism for manga cancellation; and more
Why Visitors Aren’t Flocking to the Osaka 2025 Expo
Costs for Osaka Expo 2025 keep rising - but the ticket sales needed to cover them aren't happening. Will taxpayers be stuck with the bill?
Dragon Daddy Diaries: A Girl Grows to Greatness
Information for the light novel series Dragon Daddy Diaries: A Girl Grows to Greatness. The English release is from J-Novel Club
Tezuka Museum Tourism Video
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Review: Return to Dust (2022)
Return to Dust 隐入尘烟 China, 2022, colour, 1.55:1, 132 mins. Director: Li Ruijun 李睿珺. Rating: 6/10. Indie Mainland film-maker Li Ruijun’s warmest film since Fly with the Crane,…
Spiraken Special Episode: Return to Classics- The Return of May-san!!!!
Sorry for the belated release of this episode but I wanted to make it just right. Especially because of who is on this episode. So As an additional…
Goblin Slayer (Episode 3) – Unexpected Visitors
An unusual group of adventurers come searching for the Goblin Slayer as goblins are appearing in alarmingly large numbers and they need his help. But will he answer…
To Your Eternity ep. 15 – Return
To Your Eternity is now more than halfway done and I'm still enjoying it. Tagging along with Fushi on his adventures is quite the ride!
Day 11: Return to Trigger Town
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Dragon Daddy Diaries: A Girl Grows to Greatness, Vol. 1
By Ameko Kaeruda and Sencha. Released in Japan as “Totsuzen Papa ni Natta Saikyou Dragon no Kosodate Nikki: Kawaii Musume, Honobono to Ningenkai Saikyou ni Sodatsu ” by…
Dragon Daddy Diaries: A Girl Grows to Greatness, Vol. 3
By Ameko Kaeruda and Sencha. Released in Japan as “Totsuzen Papa ni Natta Saikyou Dragon no Kosodate Nikki: Kawaii Musume, Honobono to Ningenkai Saikyou ni Sodatsu ” by…
Dragon Daddy Diaries: A Girl Grows to Greatness, Vol. 2
By Ameko Kaeruda and Sencha. Released in Japan as “Totsuzen Papa ni Natta Saikyou Dragon no Kosodate Nikki: Kawaii Musume, Honobono to Ningenkai Saikyou ni Sodatsu ” by…
Dragon Daddy Diaries: A Girl Grows to Greatness, Vol. 4
By Ameko Kaeruda and Sencha. Released in Japan as “Totsuzen Papa ni Natta Saikyou Dragon no Kosodate Nikki: Kawaii Musume, Honobono to Ningenkai Saikyou ni Sodatsu ” by…
Review: Where Nothing Grows (2022)
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12 Days of Anime 2019 – My Triumphant Return to Episodic Blogging
One of the highlights of 2019, in terms of Watashi Wa Bucho!!, was getting to blog Fruits Basket (2019) episodically. It was the first time that I had…
AI and Japan as a Safe Space
OpenAI is American. Why is their latest product announcement so Japanese?
Life as a Ski Instructor in Japan
Have you ever wanted to be a ski instructor in Japan? Here's what it's like to work on some of the best slopes in the world.
AnimEVO Online and My Return to Mahjong
It’s been about a year since I last written anything related to mahjong, and much longer since I last played on a regular basis. However, now that AnimEVO…
Macross, Too: Shoji Kawamori’s Return to Macross
After years of swearing off sequels, Shoji Kawamori returned to Macross with not one, but two new Macross projects in simultaneous production.
20 Minutes of BS, "Return to Oz"
On this episode Steve and The Dude have returned from their 2 month timeskip! Our hosts have sure gone under quite the metamorphosis during the time away. What…
20 Minutes of BS, "Return to Oz"
On this episode Steve and The Dude have returned from their 2 month timeskip! Our hosts have sure gone under quite the metamorphosis during the time away. What…
500 Word Game Reviews: Return to Krondor
Seems I’m managing to complete about one RPG per month so far, which wasn’t necessarily my goal, but certainly helps provide new blog content! This time, I revisit…
