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The 10 Best Japanese Horror Films
Tofugu handpicks the very best of Japan's horror cinema
Latest Article •
March 29, 2016
「『The Art Of、 Japanese Punctuation〜。』」!?
Chindogu: The Unuseless Inventions of Kenji Kawakami
The "Hiragana Mnemonics Chart," by Tofugu
Japanese Sign Language
and
Being Deaf in Japan
Some of our curated content
series
Kobun: Classical Japanese
Take the Challenge!
series
Badass Chicks in Japanese History
Celebrating the badass women who helped shape Japan as we know it
series
The Tofugu JET Program Guide
Guiding you through JET life from start to finish
... or take a look at our most recent articles
japanese
Tsundere: Understanding Anime’s Obsessions with the Cold/Warm Archetype
Also kuudere, dandere, yandere, and every other type of ~dere
reviews
Put on your Suit and Tie, it's Time to Go to Ice Cream Work
An tasty art/story book by Japanese artist Naoshi
reviews
The Definitive Genki Textbook Review
The quintessential review for the quintessential Japanese textbook
japan
Bowing in Japan
Everything you've ever wanted to know about how to bow, and how not to bow, in Japan.
videos
Japanese Bows: The Senrei
aka The "graceful greeting without getting up" bow
videos
Japanese Bows: The Futsurei / Keirei
aka The "bowing to people with the power to make or break your life" bow.
videos
Japanese Bows: The Eshaku
Your "hello neighborhood acquaintence" bow
japanese
Tsundoku: Japan's Word for 'Books You Buy But Don't Read'
I swear, I'll totally read this book soon.
japanese
Japanese Onomatopoeia: The Definitive Guide
Everything and anything there is to know about those weird sounds you keep hearing
japan
Okonomiyaki – Japanese Soul Food at Its Finest
Osaka and Hiroshima represent
interviews
Meet The World's Only Hamburger Idol Group: Hamburgirl Z
If you love song and dance that reminds you of hamburgers, look no further
japanese
Why Do Japanese People Say Moshi Moshi on the Phone?
And other ways to answer the telephone in Japanese
japan
The Gay of the Samurai
All About Homosexuality, Buddhist Monks, Samurai, and The Tokugawa Middle Class
interviews
The Day I Met a Japanese Superhero
An interview with Rapi:tldier, the cyborg hero who protects Osaka with the power of an express train
videos
Tofugu Eats: Japanese Beef Tongue Jerky
Delicious? Let's find out.
travel
Aburaya - The Original Edo Period Inn in Haibara, Nara
Exactly as it was over 300 years ago
videos
How to Apply to the JET Program (Tips on the Most Important Part)
There sure are a lot of steps if you want to teach English in Japan
japanese
The Ultimate Guide to Citing Japanese Sources
Everything you need to know about properly giving credit in Japanese
japan
The Best Teaching Resources for Superstar JET Program ALTs
All the best places to find lesson plans, worksheets, games, songs, media, and more for your English classes
travel
Takeda Castle
A beautiful sight in any season, at any time