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Culture
05
Mar
2021
  • Culture

10 New Anime In Spring 2021 You Can Look Forward To

It's time to bid the Winter 2021 season goodbye and get ready for a slew of new anime series that are airing in Spring 2021.
19
Feb
2021
  • Culture

12 Unique Japanese Words That Can’t Be Perfectly Translated Into English

From culture-specific terms to elusive concepts, here are some unique Japanese words that simply can't be perfectly translated into English.
17
Feb
2021
  • Culture

20 New Japanese Movies In 2021 Movie Buffs Should Look Forward To  

Start marking your calendars and look forward to a slew of new Japanese movies that will be making their theatrical debut in 2021.
09
Feb
2021
  • Culture

Comprehensive Konbini Guide: Services & Commonly Used Phrases So You Won’t Stick Out Like A Sore Thumb

Convenience store chains, services provided, and essential phrases - here's everything you need to know about konbini in Japan.
26
Jan
2021
  • Culture

23 New Japanese Dramas In 2021 That All Drama Enthusiasts Should Keep A Lookout For

Bookmark this page for more new Japanese dramas coming up in 2021. The list will be refreshed periodically with the latest updates.
18
Jan
2021
  • Culture

11 Mecha Anime Series That Aren’t Gundam To Revive Your Childhood Robot Dreams

If you grew up watching Gundam and are a die-hard fan of the series, check out these other mecha anime series that are just as good.
14
Jan
2021
  • Culture

30 Japanese Books About Contemporary Japan To Add To Your Reading List

Start 2021 right by adding these Japanese books to your reading list and explore the quirky world of Japanese literature.
07
Jan
2021
  • Culture

9 Fantasy Anime Series That Will Immerse You In A World Of Swords & Sorcery

Satiate your inner fantastical desires by watching the action-packed fantasy anime series we've listed down here!
31
Dec
2020
  • Culture

10 Workplace Japanese Dramas Such As Hanzawa Naoki & Downtown Rocket That Show What It’s Like To Be A Salaryman

Binge-watch these workplace Japanese dramas and hone your language skills by picking up some business Japanese along the way.
31
Dec
2020
  • Culture

20 Best Anime In 2020 That Made The Unusual Year A Little Better

2020 may have been rocky, but these top 20 anime series and films helped us get through the unusual year.
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