Japan’s Idol Industry - nippon.com
Yamaguchi Momoe, the duo Pink Lady, and Matsuda Seiko were among the most popular pop music idols of the 1970s and 1980s. The niche they carved out in the Japanese entertainment industry is now ...
Shinkansen Route Map - nippon.com
Mar 16, 2024 · Line Route Distance Top Speed Shortest Travel Time; Tōkaidō Shinkansen: Tokyo–Shin-Osaka: 552.6 km: 285 km/h: Tokyo–Nagoya: 1 h 33 m Tokyo–Shin-Osaka: 2 h 21 m
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Male-Male Desire: “Danshoku” Culture and Its Legacy in Japan
Sep 29, 2023 · From historical danshoku to today’s boys’ love, comparative culture specialist Saeki Junko examines aspects of male homosexual culture in Japan over the years.
The Evolution of the Japanese Anime Industry | Nippon.com
Dec 20, 2013 · In recent years, Japanese animation has become popular around the world. Industry veteran Yamaguchi Yasuo, who has been involved in anime production for half a century, traces the history of ...
Behind the Glitter of an Idol’s Life: Hard Work and No Pay
Apr 11, 2019 · Skimping on Train Fare to Buy a Meal. Tsubasa Minmin is a freelance solo musician who currently goes by the name Harajuku Minmin. She was once an “underground idol,” though—a performer who ...
The Evolution of “Boys’ Love” Culture: Can BL Spark Social Change?
Sep 24, 2020 · Boys’ love is a genre of homoerotic manga and novels aimed at a female readership. BL has expanded to anime, television dramas, video games, and other media. Could it prompt real social change ...
Mount Fuji’s History of Eruptions | Nippon.com
Apr 3, 2019 · Mount Fuji is a Japanese icon, and at 3,776 meters the country’s tallest peak. Its elegant symmetry, spreading outward like a hand fan from summit to base, is the result of repeated occurrences ...
Tokyo Skytree: A Traditional and Modern Structure - nippon.com
Jul 5, 2012 · The plot hosting Tokyo Skytree runs just 400 meters east to west and 100 meters north to south at its widest spot. The design task was further complicated by the need to build circular observation ...
“Kamon”: Japan’s Family Crests - nippon.com
Feb 10, 2023 · Japanese family crests known as kamon were first used by the aristocracy over a thousand years ago, but over time they were adopted by samurai, merchants, and many others. Today, there are thought ...