In the olden days, Japanese parents told their children かっぱ stories to warn them not to play in the water. The traditional image of the かっぱ is of a slimy, scaly creature with a weird beak for a mouth. These days, the かっぱ has taken on a cuter, more cuddly image—such as...
Japanese Names frequency Source The name list was obtained from "ENAMDICT/JMnedict - Japanese Proper Names Dictionary Files", availablehere. The entries that do not start with a kanji were removed to exclude foreign names. It was done by simply finding the first entry starting with a kanji ...
Popular Names for the Japanese Spitz If you’re still struggling to come up with a good dog name, then you might want to consider the following options: Sammy Molly Kishi Sasha Lady Juno Yoshi Loki Satoshi SashaView all 46 animals that start with J Share on: What's the right dog for...
Originally intended for teenagers, particularly girls, House pits a bunch of young female schoolgirls against a demonic entity and the result is a frenzy of nightmarish images including flying decapitated heads, a cannibalistic piano, a satanic cat, and laughing watermelons to name a few. Obayashi...
The mighty daiyōkai female awaits the arrival of her twin granddaughters and step-granddaughter on her throne. Back in Tokyo, Mei and her friend Itsumi notice strange-looking crows that swarm to attack them, revealing themselves to be none other than carrion crow-demons. They are instantly ...
A new exhibit in New York will celebrate the work of five Japanese female ceramists and the country’s leading female calligrapher, who is 99 years old. Their work is being presented from June 5 through August 3 at the Joan B. Mirviss gallery in exhibits entitled ‘The French Connection: ...
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi follows the adventures of two Japanese female pop stars and best friends: Ami Onuki, a peppy optimistic, and cute schoolgirl; and Yumi Yoshimura, a cynical, sarcastic, rough, and tough punk rocker. Both are based off the real Japanese pop duo Puffy AmiYumi, but with ...
according to a survey byAsahi Shinbun(Asahi Shinbun, September 20, 1994). Many men with no consideration on the lives of women purchased “dates” with high school girls or young women (Enda2001). In reaction to this phenomenon, the value of romantic love also increased among female high sc...
Initially starting as a small, anonymous collective, it has grown into a brand recognized for its wide array of functional and comfortable footwear. Known for their sandals, SUICOKE combines utilitarian design with comfortable materials, making them a popular choice for casual, everyday wear. Their...
(Skt. = Usnisa) atop the Buddha’s head; the Butchō embody the power of the light emitted from that bump; they often appear as Bodhisattva, and can assume male or female form; in Japan, the Butchō are associated especially with rites for the dead, for their powers include purifying ...