At one point or another in learning anything, we will frequently reach a plateau in our ability. This intermediate plateau, or "okay plateau" is where many people tend to get the most discouraged with their studies and … [Read more...]
Spring is here, and with a new season comes lots of new anime for all of us to feast our eyes upon. I mean, we can't just stare at cherry blossoms forever - we have to do something else with our spring days eventually. … [Read more...]
Many would say that July 16th, 1988 was the day that the Western world was really introduced to anime. This is the date that Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira was released in the United States. Audiences were shocked and awed by its … [Read more...]
We all know Japan is no stranger to eating whales, but did you know they also eat Vikings as well? Ever since the 1950s, eating Vikings has become a very regular thing in Japan. Everywhere from Okinawa to Hokkaido, … [Read more...]
Many many moons ago when I was still an intern here at Tofugu, I wrote an article about Imaginary Flying Machines and their melodic death metal album Princess Ghibli. For those of you who missed the post (summer 2011 was a … [Read more...]
Japanese biker gang membership is at an all time low. Remember when these bosozoku sorts used to be instantly recognizable and intimidating with their leather-clad militaristic styles and wicked hair? Unfortunately all … [Read more...]