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Naruto - What's Cool in Japan - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Naruto, an anime (animation) series about the exploits of young ninja, is hugely popular with Japanese kids. More and more children are dreaming about what it would be like to be a ninja, and soon kids in other countries will get to see the series when it is broadcast in the United States and Europe.

Pop Culture 2001-2002 | Archives | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Trends in Japan Archives 30 Years of Friendship A Hero for All Ages Licensed to Entertain Making Their Mark Local Movies Make National Impact Manga Guru's Creations Go Live An Island Song Goes Border

Pop Culture 2003-2004 | Archives | Trends in Japan | Web Japan| Trends in Japan | Web Japan| Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Trends in Japan | Web Japan Local Festivals Go National World-Class Virtuosity Coredo Nihonbashi Pure Love Taking a Local Look For Mind and Body Where Old Meets New The World of Japanese Anime Hello

Genius Party | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
STUDIO4°C, an animation studio that has gained international fame for the stunning quality and fresh visuals of hits like The Animatrix and Tekkonkinkreet, has come out with its latest project, Genius Party. The new work will be premiered in February 2008 at a festival of Japanese culture to be held in Washington, DC.

Pop Culture 2003-2004 | Archives | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Trends in Japan Archives Local Festivals Go National World-Class Virtuosity Coredo Nihonbashi Pure Love Taking a Local Look For Mind and Body Where Old Meets New The World of Japanese Anime Hello Kit

What's Cool in Japan: Howl's Moving Castle
This article introduces Howl's Moving Castle, the latest animated movie by director Miyazaki Hayao. It describes the story of the film and the reaction from animation fans.

Howl's Moving Castle - What's Cool in Japan - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
This article introduces Howl's Moving Castle, the latest animated movie by director Miyazaki Hayao. It describes the story of the film and the reaction from animation fans.

Otaku Tourism | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Trends in Japan | Web Japan Otaku Tourism Manga and Game Locations Become Tourist Attractions This site uses JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings. 中文 search Go to the

Pop Culture 1999-2000 | Archives | Trends in Japan | Web Japan| Trends in Japan | Web Japan| Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Trends in Japan | Web Japan Sony's New Lion Robot The Battle of Sekigahara Back to School Imagine That Tanka Meets Western Art This Is My Life Small-Theater Opera Remembering the Good Times Let's Do

Pop Culture 1999-2000 | Archives | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Trends in Japan Archives Sony's New Lion Robot The Battle of Sekigahara Back to School Imagine That Tanka Meets Western Art This Is My Life Small-Theater Opera Remembering the Good Times Let's Do the

01-02 | Pop Culture | Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
95-96 | 97-98 | 99-00 | 01-02 | 03-04 | 05-07 | Trends in Japan > Memory Lane > Pop Culture > 01-02 Memory Lane Pop Culture 30 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIPD 30 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP (December 4, 2002) On Septe

03-04 | Pop Culture | Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Discover manga, anime, J-pop, and much more in this section showcasing some of the most popular and influential Japanese arts and entertainment of recent years.

99-00 | Pop Culture | Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Discover manga, anime, J-pop, and much more in this section showcasing some of the most popular and influential Japanese arts and entertainment of recent years.

Dressed To Impress | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Trends in Japan | Web Japan Dressed To Impress "Cosplayers" from Around the World Flock to Japan This site uses JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings. 中文 search Go to t

Dressed To Impress | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Manga has become an international lingua franca. Many enthusiasts also enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters. "Cosplayers" from around the world, each dressed in a unique costume, gathered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, this summer to take part in the World Cosplay Summit (WCS) 2008.

Friendly Ghouls And Goblins | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japanese folklore is full of tales of supernatural creatures called yokai. Yokai have some lovable characteristic that makes it difficult to hate them, and in fact, endears them to people. These kinds of characters are now enjoying a surge in popularity among young people, especially manga and anime fans.

Comic Cornucopia | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The largest comic convention in the world, the Comic Market is a landmark event that showcases world-renowned Japanese anime, manga, and “cosplay” (costume play). Once again reeling in a multitude of participants and visitors, this summer’s event was especially notable for the number and variety of cosplayers in attendance.

Welcome To Otaku Town | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Tokyo's Akihabara district is known around the world as the center of Japan's otaku culture, which includes such phenomena as anime, manga, and "maid cafes." Here we take a look at some of the latest developments in this district that continues to send out otaku culture to the world.

Comic Cornucopia | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The largest comic convention in the world, the Comic Market is a landmark event that showcases world-renowned Japanese anime, manga, and “cosplay” (costume play). Once again reeling in a multitude of participants and visitors, this summer’s event was especially notable for the number and variety of cosplayers in attendance.