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Depicting Sentiments in Everyday Life

New Anime TV Series Trends
In capturing the simple details of life, modern anime is finding a new audience.

Creating a Whole Universe on Fingernails

Japan's Intricate Nail Art
In Japan these days, young women—always on the leading edge of pop culture—have taken nail art to a new dimension, turning their nails into fascinating, virtual objets d'art.

Sengoku Busho Now the Rag

An ancient historical period of warring Japanese generals has taken the country by storm, inspiring everything from entertainment to tourism. And it's the young women who have been fueling this boom!

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Japanese Video Sharing Sites

Video sharing sites are enabling new ways of communicating with others and creating a unique media experience online.

Purikura Photo Booths

Giving young women a chance to see themselves pictured with ideal cuteness and beauty, purikura photo booths are now offering even more options as they continue to evolve.

Hand-Made Aesthetic Goes Pop Culture

Knitting, embroidery, cord braiding and other such crafts are reworking fashion, café culture and contemporary art.

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World's Most Functional Instrument

Japan has long led the world in cutting-edge advances in mobile phone technology and features—some of which are just beginning to appear in other advanced nations.

Ramen

From its simple origins, ramen has undergone a spectacular evolution to give a stunning variety to be savored today.

Come to Manga Country: Japan

Today, growing numbers of anime and manga feature specific locations and real buildings in detail, making them popular pilgrimage spots for fans.

Fascination with Personification

The personification phenomenon has entered the mainstream of Japanese culture. Cute, humanlike characters have become a vital part of popular culture and a key element in corporate and government public relations.

The Creation of Manga

What has enabled Japan to produce one high-quality manga hit after another? We take a look behind the scenes at some of the factors that have made Japanese manga such a phenomenon around the world.

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