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Pop Culture 2011-2012
Depicting Sentiments in Everyday Life
(March 2012)
In capturing the simple details of life, modern anime is finding a new audience.
Creating a Whole Universe on Fingernails
(March 2012)
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 Rage
(March 2012)
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!
Japanese Video Sharing Sites
(February 2012)
Video sharing sites are enabling new ways of communicating with others and creating a unique media experience online.
Purikura Photo Booths
(February 2012)
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
(January 2012)
Knitting, embroidery, cord braiding and other such crafts are reworking fashion, cafe culture and contemporary art.
World's Most Functional Instrument
(November 2011)
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.
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