We’re delving into the Anime Dictionary for this one to answer a simple question—what is a sadodere? For those who don’t know, many common anime archetypes are denoted by the suffix, -dere, which comes from the Japanese “dere dere”, meaning “lovey-dovey”. Combine this with ...
What is the Bushido code in Kanji?Bushido and Kanji:Kanji is a Chinese character that has been adopted for use in Japanese writing. Kanji was first introduced in Japan through formal documents sent from China. These documents had seals and letterheads that used Kanji. Kanji was also embossed ...
OsakiHachimangu Beautiful family shrine of the Date clan. 3.3 ★★★ 173 AobaCastle Ruins of the former castle of the Date clan. 3.3 ★★★ 471 7 SendaiDowntown About attractions in the downtown area. 3.2 ★★★ 789 SendaiPort Recreation...
Embark on a foodie adventure from Sapporo to Hakodate! Discover winter festival delights and savor local flavors. Dive in and taste the magic today! READ MORE Explore Akihabara Anime: Your Fall Otaku Adventure Awaits! Dive into Akihabara this fall! Discover the ultimate guide to anime shops,...
A park ranger from the Ministry of the Environment cuts down a fallen tree on the trolley road. Towada-Hachimantai National Park Mt. Iwate (back right) as seen from Hachimantai. This view is protected by being designated as a National Park and is free of man-made objects. ...
In movies, dramas, and anime, shinobi, or ninjas, are depicted as shadowy heroes with superhuman physical abilities. Once very real figures in Japan, how did ninjas become ninjas? And what was their purpose? Mie Prefecture’s Iga region and Shiga Prefecture’s Koka region are considered the ...
With over two million inhabitants, Nagoya (名古屋) is Japan's fourth most populatedcityafterTokyo,YokohamaandOsaka. It is the capital ofAichi Prefectureand the principal city of the Nobi plain, one of Honshu's three large plains and metropolitan and industrial centers. ...
The Yokai is the overarching neutral term for supernatural beings in ancient Japanese folk tales. These beings usually take the forms of spirits with wide-ranging personalities from malevolent to amiable. They are often categorized by their appearance, "true form", how they mutated, their elements...
Ohachi-meguri Trail (around the rim of the crater):July 10–September 10 What you need to know before you climb Mt. Fuji Be cautious. You will be above the clouds, after all.| Photo byFrame of Travel As mentioned, Mt. Fuji is not the walk in the park some may make it out to ...
Shinjuku– A place that is super lively at night. This is where you’ll find Piss Alley but also the amazing Shin Udon. Akihabara– Nerd central here and a must-do for anyone that loves anime and electronics. Conveniently located and with tons shopping and restaurants nearby. ...