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At the beginning of this year, an idol-fan romance titled Tamon’s B Side surprised viewers with its unique concept, relatable characters, and high-quality soundtrack and animation. Let’s talk about why it’s become so popular!

Many street styles have emerged from Japan, from maximalist decora to princess-like lolita fashion. However, likely none of them are as iconic as the Shibuya gyaru. More than just a fashion style, gyaru has developed as an entire cultural movement of its own, leaving its mark both in Japan and internationally. Let’s talk more about...

Every year on January 1st, mail carriers in Japan wake up before sunrise, grab stacks of colorful envelopes, and head out to deliver nengajo, or the traditional New Year card.

Every spring, people across Japan wait for the Japanese cherry blossom season to begin. Streets, parks, and rivers slowly turn pink as sakura trees bloom. Families and friends gather outside to enjoy the warmer air.

Because it is located inside Yomiuriland, PokéPark is easy to add to a Tokyo itinerary. Let’s check it out.

In anime, the sakura season is also extremely popular, not only as a setting but also as a narrative element. It would take us way too long to list and discuss every anime that centered on the sakura season, so we narrowed it down to these five.