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「女の子に人気になりたくて、ピアノのレッスンを受けてみたけど、あまりにも退屈で、一週間でやめてしまいました。」

 

(Onna no ko ni ninki ni naritakute, piano no ressun o ukete mita kedo, amari ni mo taikutsu de, isshūkan de yamete shimaimashita.)

 

„I once tried taking piano lessons, dreaming of becoming popular with girls, but it was so boring I quit after a week.”

 

— Akira Yamaoka, launch of the Silent Hill 4

Music & Fashion

The Creak of the Floor, the Echo of Steps on the Stairwell, the Ticking of the Clock – the Japanese Art of Attentive Listening to “Kaze no oto”
In the Japanese Garden and in One’s Own Home At dawn, the garden still slumbers, and yet something is already stirring within it. The wind, with the faintest of touches,
Before the Era of Geisha and Oiran: Shirabyōshi – Dancers with a Sword at Their Side and Real Influence on the Power of Medieval Kamakura
Artistry, Courage, Refinement In Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s woodblock print Shizuka as a Shirabyōshi Dancer 『白拍子静』 from 1830, we see a figure who at first glance eludes simple categorisation. Who is she?
I don’t know who I am or why I’m here – so I put on a samurai armor and start scrolling. Ironic Compassion in the Art of Tetsuya Noguchi
What to do with oneself after stepping off the stage? A samurai stands in full armor – every detail crafted with the meticulousness of a museum reconstruction: the kabuto gleams
"In Praise of Shadows" by Tanizaki – Let Us Touch the Japanese Beauty of Twilight, So Different from the Western Aesthetic of Light
An old essay by a very original thinker There is something fascinating about encountering cultural differences—not to judge them, but to experience even a fleeting spark of understanding. Coming into
Smoke and Jazz of the Shōwa Era – What Do Coffee and Nostalgia Taste Like in Japan’s Kissaten?
“Hospitality – Priceless” Somewhere in a shaded alley, nestled between the scent of pine and a futon shop, stands an unassuming building with a wooden façade and a brass lamp
Goze: Blind Female Artists of Feudal Japan – Dignity in a Journey through Snow and Rejection
Wandering in Darkness and Frost They wandered in silence. Blind, clad in layers of thick fabric, they moved slowly through the snowdrifts of the Echigo province, resting one hand on
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Popculture & otaku

Japanese pop culture is a kaleidoscope of sensations, transporting us to the borderlands of reality and fantasy. In a world where otaku subculture constantly redefines the boundaries of passion and commitment, every manga page, every note of Japanese music, every Tekken battle becomes a manifesto of modernity.

 

In this section, we explore not only pop-cultural phenomena but also their deeper meanings — from in-depth ludological analyses of video games that conquered the world to the societal transformations brought by Harajuku fashion. Every element, from technological innovations to iconic kei, offers a key to understanding how Japan balances tradition and modernity, creating a unique rhythm of life on the global stage.

 

Let’s take a closer look at some of the works, trends, and quirks of this lush, unrestrained world of energy and imagination.

Accelerated Pulse of Pop Culture: What Our Demons Love the Most

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 An enthusiast of Asian culture with a deep appreciation for the diverse philosophies of the world. By education, a psychologist and philologist specializing in Korean studies. At heart, a programmer (primarily for Android) and a passionate technology enthusiast, as well as a practitioner of Zen and mono no aware. In moments of tranquility, adheres to a disciplined lifestyle, firmly believing that perseverance, continuous personal growth, and dedication to one's passions are the wisest paths in life. Author of the book "Strong Women of Japan" (>>see more)

 

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