A dramatic and sad week for Japan, and the Japanese art of bowing.
One theme I write about a lot is how Japan is a peaceful country where you'll almost never encounter violence ...
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How anime hair colors and styles work, and a wonderful new idol anime.
One of the most successful ideas in the history of anime has been the creation of stories about idols, which ...
All about Japanese folk spirits, plus being a foreigner in a Japanese shop.
The other day I was having lunch with my daughter, and she asked me how to say the word 妖怪 ...
My history with H Games, and a brief trip to a tropical island.
Hello from Kota Kinabalu, a city in Western Borneo, Malaysia, where I've brought my family for some relaxing fun, just ...
Saying farewell to 2014, and hello to a New Year from Japan.
We'd like to wish everyone 良いお年を yoi otoshi o ("have a good crossing into the new year") or 明けましておめでとう akemashite ...
All about Japan’s Comic Market, and working gaijin in Japan.
We hope everyone is enjoying the rest of their holiday season. Just a reminder, J-List is still offering free shipping ...
Christmas in Japan, plus not everything we believe about Japan is true.
A very warm Makise Kurisumasu to everyone! We hope you're having a wonderful special day today, wherever you are in ...
Japanese words you already know, and why the Japanese are so risk-averse.
The holiday season continues, and even the Sailor Moon girls are snug in their beds, hoping for a present from ...
Exploring Japan’s idol culture, and some limitations of Japanese society.
The holiday season continues, and people are eager to receive wonderful gifts, including one that Hatsune Miku (?) has for ...
Things I’ve learned as an entrepreneur in Japan, and Japan’s butter shortage.
The holiday season continues, and most of us are hoping for a visit by Santa's helpers. Remember, J-List is offering ...
The timelessness of animation compared to other media, and 2014’s Kanji of the Year.
J-List 's huge holiday sale is continuing, and our customers are ordering tons of cool items every day, including Sailor ...
A new anime meme for fans of Oppai and my new favorite otaku girl.
J-List is shipping out hundreds of packages daily, including Sailor Moon, Steins;Gate, Pokemon and kawaii cat-related products. In addition to ...
How the Japanese remember stuff, and how to cook with Pocky!
J-List is shipping out hundreds of packages daily, including Sailor Moon, Steins;Gate, Pokemon and kawaii cat-related products. In addition to ...
A big change in Japanese elections, and Christmas lights in Tokyo.
J-List is shipping out hundreds of packages daily, including tons of Sailor Moon, Sword Art Online, Pokemon, and Fuku-bukuro products. ...
Shirobako, the anime about making anime, and industry salaries.
Cyber Monday is here, and J-List is having its biggest sale ever, with 18% off orders over $150, or 10% ...
Some bad economic news for Japan, and an Eva Fair at 7-11.
A couple days ago the news hit that Japan's economy had declined for the second straight quarter, officially slipping into ...
Japan’s interest in foreigners like us, and a surprising new Sailor Moon product line.
One theme I write about a lot is how Japan is "the only country in the world that cares what ...
Tokyo’s newest luxury high-rise building, and the Girlfriend (BETA) anime.
Anime can be based on many things: popular manga series (Maken-ki!, Cardcaptor Sakura), light novels (Oreimo, Sword Art Online), visual ...
Fun with Japanese idioms, and a big treat for anime fans this season (Fate).
Without a doubt one of the best shows on this season is the new Fate/stay night Unlimited Blade Works, a ...
Exploring Halloween in Japan, and nostalgia over a less digital age.
Happy Halloween from J-List! As an American growing up, October 31st was always one of my favorite days of the ...
Creative labels for groups in Japanese, and a special anniversary for Peter.
Labels are funny things, and the terms we use to define groups can be interesting to consider. Since every Japanese ...
A new anime series from Kyoto Animation, and understanding Japan through greetings.
In my city there are these metal signs posted at random places with the collected wisdom of our local PTA ...
The price of hot spring baths in Japan (volcanoes), and fun places to stay in Japan.
One of my favorite things about Japan are onsen hot springs, the wonderful sulfur baths that are great for relaxing ...
The history of Japanese school swimsuits, and random thoughts on the Japanese language and mountains.
I like exploring the sources of various memes that exist in Japan, like the time I researched the origin or ...
