Featured Articles tagged as "Japanese Life"
![Common Cultural References in Anime: Golden and Silver Week Holidays]()
Common Cultural References in Anime: Golden and Silver Week Holidays
The annual string of holidays known as Golden Week and its rarer little brother Silver Week are a godsend for the overworked citizens of Japan and your favourite anime characters. These holidays are a common plot device for characters to take time off to do something, but what exactly for?
![Anime Linguistics Lecture: San, Chan, Kun, Sama]()
Anime Linguistics Lecture: San, Chan, Kun, Sama
Honorifics are an important part of the Japanese language - in anime and in real life! They can define many levels of relationships between individuals. If you want to learn more about how and when these suffixes are used, why not take a moment to read this article?
![Anime in Real Life: Ikebukuro]()
Anime in Real Life: Ikebukuro
Come explore yet another Tokyo central area! This week's destination is Ikebukuro, the home city of Durarara!, Otome Road, and much more!
![Anime in Real Life: Harajuku]()
Anime in Real Life: Harajuku
Today's topic is the area inside Shibuya that made it big in the 90's with Gwen Stefani's hit song "Harajuku Girls". Harajuku has gained a reputation for being the center of alternative fashion such as decorer, gothic lolita, and punk. But in reality, it's much less strange than you'd think!
![Anime in Real Life: Akihabara, the City of Anime]()
Anime in Real Life: Akihabara, the City of Anime
Akihabara is perhaps the most (in?)famous place in Tokyo for anime viewers. In fact, you could call it the City of Anime. Let's take a look at how Akiba is portrayed in different anime. Note: As with the previous AiRL article, mild spoilers may occur in screenshots of the various series.
![Anime in Real Life: Shibuya Station]()
Anime in Real Life: Shibuya Station
Japan is full of different sights and sounds. Many of these areas are used as reference images in your favorite animes! Let's delve into the backgrounds of different shows and explore Japan! Today's article is about the fashion central, Shibuya Station.
![JC Staff: From Adorable Romance to Prison School!? What Happened!?]()
JC Staff: From Adorable Romance to Prison School!? What Happened!?
JC Staff is the studio behind a lot of wonderful romance anime, which generations of anime fans grew up with. But now, anime fans are being introduced to a new JC Staff, who likes more perversion and dark comedy in its shows, such as Prison School. Let's explore the JC Staff of then and now.
![The Naruto Project: It Isn't Over Until Chouji Sings]()
The Naruto Project: It Isn't Over Until Chouji Sings
After seven hundred chapters, Naruto's manga has reached its epic climax. But don't sweat it! Read on to get your Naruto fix with information about the special releases and events that the Naruto Project gave birth to!
![Attack on 7-Eleven?! Anime x Convenience Stores]()
Attack on 7-Eleven?! Anime x Convenience Stores
Every corner you turn in Japan, there are anime collaborations. Convenience stores are no exception. Attack on Titan, Naruto and Love Live! are just the tip of the iceberg. Let's did deep into the wonderful world of convenience stores in Japan!
![Bunkasai Attractions in Anime and Real Life!]()
Bunkasai Attractions in Anime and Real Life!
Japanese schools host a number of special events every year, one of the most popular being the Bunkasai, or Culture Festival. The homemade posters, cute remakes of Shakespeare, somewhat edible snacks, and frighteningly not scary haunted houses... Welcome to the world of Bunkasai!
![Beyond The Games And Tournaments In Prince Of Tennis]()
Beyond The Games And Tournaments In Prince Of Tennis
There is more to Prince of Tennis than just the tennis matches, flashy tennis techniques and tournaments! Looking closely, we get to see and learn more about Japan's culture and history and how club activities affect the lives of the students.
![All Aboard the Ao Haru Ride!]()
All Aboard the Ao Haru Ride!
Ao Haru Ride is your standard shoujo series, featuring a gutsier-than-average heroine, a cold male lead and lots of unspoken words between them. It pulls at your heart strings and gives you a little window into the challenges of (Japanese) teenagers in their spring of youth.
![Ramen in Naruto and Naruto in Ramen]()
Ramen in Naruto and Naruto in Ramen
We all know the significance of ramen in Naruto. But aside from it being popular, did you ever wonder why ramen is such an important aspect of the series? Come find out about the ramen in Naruto and Naruto in ramen!
![Top 5 Most Delicious Foods in Naruto]()
Top 5 Most Delicious Foods in Naruto
Naruto and his fellow ninja eat a variety of traditional Japanese food when they're not fighting in the anime. Let's learn a little about what they're eating. Try not to drool!
![Let's Dig In! Winter Foods In Japan]()
Let's Dig In! Winter Foods In Japan
Winter is in the air and with it comes some tasty foods that you can find in Japan during this season! There are various types of nabe and also some other delicious treats that are sure to chase away those nasty winter colds and warm you up in no time! Read on if you're feeling hungry!
![A Comprehensive Guide to Anime Themed Cafes in Japan]()
A Comprehensive Guide to Anime Themed Cafes in Japan
Japan has all kinds of crazy and unique places to sit back, relax, and eat. But did you know it is also home to several anime-themed cafés and restaurants? Let's take a look at some of the great themed cafés Japan has to offer!
![5 Places in Tokyo Ghoul You Can Visit in Real Life]()
5 Places in Tokyo Ghoul You Can Visit in Real Life
The setting in Tokyo Ghoul is based on the wards in real-life Tokyo. You won’t find the exact buildings and organisations in the manga and anime here, but it’s still possible to walk around in the footsteps of your favourite characters, without the risk of being preyed upon and consumed by ghouls!