Cultura Pop

Las tiendas de todo por 100 yenes son icónicas en Japón. Seguramente te sorprenderá la enorme gama de productos en venta: desde comida, artículos varios, pequeños accesorios u objetos básicos de la vida diaria, hasta los últimos dispositivos electrónicos.

Muchos japoneses llevan mascarillas diariamente cuando se extiende la gripe en invierno o cuando hay mucho polen en el aire proveniente de los cedros y los cipreses japoneses.

A los japoneses les encantan las carpas doradas. Esto puede deberse a que son pequeñas y lindas. O tal vez se debe a que las hay en colores muy variados, como rojo, blanco, dorado y negro. Quizás es porque son mascotas robustas que pueden mantenerse sin mucho esfuerzo. Hay toda clase de razones por las que los japoneses aman las carpas doradas.

¿Ha oído sobre los cafés donde puede acariciar y jugar con lindos animales? En muchos zoológicos normales, solo puede ver a los animales en jaulas o detrás de una pantalla de cristal, de manera que no puede experimentar fácilmente qué es estar cerca de ellos u oír cómo respiran.

Los festivales conocidos como “Matsuri” llevan mucho tiempo celebrándose por todo Japón. Estos Matsuri son eventos importantes para quienes viven en la zona, y la tradición de estos festivales se ha transmitido de generación en generación hasta nuestros días.

En Japón, a veces se ven coches con personajes y logos de anime, manga y juegos, dibujados audazmente en la carrocería. Son originarios de la llamada cultura otaku (cultura geek) y los principales motivos utilizados son heroínas y hermosos personajes femeninos jóvenes del anime y los juegos.

Hay muchos juegos viejos que fueron creados en Japón y disfrutados en todo el mundo, como las sagas de Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, y Pacman.

Medios de todo el mundo informaron que los aficionados japoneses habían limpiado el estadio después de un partido durante la Copa Mundial de Fútbol 2018 en Rusia.

En Japón, las personas realizan viajes de excursión en pequeñas embarcaciones desde hace mucho tiempo, disfrutando de fiestas y comidas en el agua.

Los dulces japoneses pueden dividirse en Yogashi (dulces al estilo occidental) y Wagashi (dulces al estilo japonés).

En los últimos años, hemos asistido a la producción y representación de un gran número de espectáculos en directo que se basan en la cultura pop original japonesa, como el manga, el anime y los juegos; espectáculos que han atraído la atención.

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No es extraño que los fans de las películas animadas y de acción real visiten las localizaciones que aparecen en dichas historias.

Did you know there is masking tape with cute and colorful patterns? Beyond the drab masking tape used by painters in their work, new decorative tape is available from Japan.

How would you like to experience the thrill of being the main character of a video game or novel? You get that thrill in escape game events where you get hands-on in puzzle solving.

Projection mapping has colored buildings and open spaces brilliantly at festivals and events around the world.

Lucky bags are a feature of the beginning of a new year in Japan. A lucky bag is a sealed package containing many goods, with the bag offered for sale at a lower price than the total value of the goods in it. They have been very popular among Japanese people as New Year merchandise.

Cafes are places where people get together to chat, meet for business, or leisurely spend some time alone. Naturally, different countries have different styles of cafes. In Japan, coffee came from the West in the Edo era (1603-1868),

If you visit Japan, you might well see women who are stylishly dressed while enjoying running, mountain climbing, or fishing.

Soft Serve ice cream is sold in numerous unique flavors at tourist sites throughout Japan from northernmost Hokkaido to southernmost Okinawa.

Anison is a word combination of anime (English word for Japanese animation) and song, and is used in Japan as the word for the theme songs and incidental songs used in an animated productions.

If you walk around a town in Japan, you will notice that there are vending machines packed with sense of enjoyment.

With its features that harmonize seamlessly with any dish, the use of Japanese sake is rapidly spreading among famous hotels and long-established restaurants overseas.

A half century after the start of TV animation, the focus will be on the up-and-coming young film creators who will drive the Japanese animation industry.

Japanese favorite Curry-rice aims to break new ground as the "National Dish", mixed with various ingredients.

Michi-no-Eki, rest areas lying along normal roads, are popular spots used by more than 500milion people a year. These spots focus on tourist information and sales of locally produced food, also, many of them are turning into tourist hubs, with hot springs and workshop practice sessions.

One by one, traditional Japanese cake ”Wagashi” sets a seasonal scene. While the skill of wagashi craftsmen has been handed down throughout the ages and is much cherished, wagashi have also risen to provide shining examples of new challenges.

In the spring of 2013, Kabuki-za has been revived with an entire renewal.While significantly leaving the vestiges of the theater in the past, such as the large tiled roof, the theater has been wonderfully modernized with a high rise building linked to the establishment.

Kumamon, a mascot PR character of Kumamoto prefecture in the Kyushu region of Japan, is now "Japan's most popular bear".

In its birthplace of Japan, karaoke is evolving further, with more advanced karaoke machines harnessing web technologies to broaden the scope for fun, including dubbing of anime scenes and singing duets with strangers.

Ekiben (train bento boxes) sold on trains or at stations are packed with the sensitivity, creativity and technology of Japanese people as well as with regional specialties across Japan.

Sento is an easily accessible public bath in Japan, boasting giant bathtubs. Featuring unique architectural designs and styles of public bathing, sento has been passed down to date as the “culture of the general public.”

In Japan, novelty cafes are popular and constantly opening up because of the diverse nature of consumer demand. These include cafes where you can watch cats and rabbits, or where you can enjoy rakugo storytelling or model railways.

Restaurants in Japan often display tasty-looking food in their windows. These food models are replicas, peculiar to Japan, and surprisingly realistic, produced by expert craftsmen with sophisticated techniques.

In Japan, people enjoy hot summer in a cool way with wisdom and ingenuity such as the sound of furin (a tiny wind-bell), watching fireworks or dining on the river.

Akihabara (also known as Akiba for short) is about synonymous with Japanese subculture and hallowed ground for anime and manga comics and character figures. And there are a number of such spots in Japan other than Akiba.

In Japan there are countless manga kissa, or manga cafes, that cater to customers seeking to refresh with a comic book or wanting some downtime.

In capturing the simple details of life, modern anime is finding a new audience.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.