Top 10 Global Stars from Japan: Celebrating Cultural Icons in Film, Sports, and Anime
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Top 10 Global Stars from Japan: Celebrating Cultural Icons in Film, Sports, and Anime

Reader’s Question:
Who are some global stars from Japan?

Considering Japanese Stars

Recently, I had a conversation with a friend about global stars from Japan. We mentioned the late Toshiro Mifune, athlete Kyoji Horiguchi, and, of course, Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani’s success in Major League Baseball as a Japanese player has been a hot topic. While his performance is certainly impressive, there

Is It Disrespectful to Call Nijisanji Characters Like Debidebi Debiru and LunLun Mascots?
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Is It Disrespectful to Call Nijisanji Characters Like Debidebi Debiru and LunLun Mascots?

Question from the Reader:
I would like to ask someone knowledgeable about Nijisanji. Is it considered disrespectful to refer to Debidebi Debiru-san, LunLun-san, and Kuroi Shiba-san as the “mascot category”? I would appreciate your insight.

Thoughts on the Mascot Category

Recently, I received a question from a reader asking, “Is it disrespectful to refer to Debidebi Debiru-san, LunLun-san, and Kuroi

The Global Impact of Japanese Manga: How Contemporary Works Compare to the Classics
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The Global Impact of Japanese Manga: How Contemporary Works Compare to the Classics

Reader’s Question:
How is Japanese manga perceived around the world today? I’ve heard that 20th-century Japanese manga had a significant impact globally, with renowned creators like Osamu Tezuka, Go Nagai, Fujiko F. Fujio, Katsuhiro Otomo, and Rumiko Takahashi earning respect and admiration from fans and critics alike. The 1980s and 1990s