The excellent YouTube channel Crash Course! gives a quick and colourful explanation of Japan’s transformation into a nation state. Continue reading »
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Pictures: What if… Star Wars Was Set in Feudal Japan
Illustrations and figurines of the Star Wars universe in feudal Japan Continue reading »
“Manganize” Your Face With All Nippon Airways
Japanese airline ANA has introduced a “Manganizer” to its website, allowing you to turn a personal picture into a manga character that looks EXACTLY like you! Erm… sort of. Continue reading »
Weekend Desu: 14th-16th December
Our pick of this weekend’s events include a parade of 47 ronin, two Christmas blockbusters and a gaint weaponised robot covered in twinkly fairy lights. Continue reading »
Jesus, Superman and Rock n Roll Samurai Battle it Out for Tokyo Governorship
Next week’s election for Governor of Tokyo includes a rock star, a man who dresses as Superman during debates, and the second incarnation of Jesus, who often demands his opponents slit their bellies before he casts them into the fires of hell. Let’s take a closer look at Tokyo’s possible new leaders. Continue reading »
