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Japan

Culture10 min

Cosplay: From American Sci-Fi to Japanese Pop Culture Phenomenon

From 1930s American science fiction conventions to a multi-billion dollar global phenomenon, the complete history of cosplay, its Japanese transformation, major events, and worldwide cultural impact.

June 21, 2026Read

Japan

Culture9 min

Boys Over Flowers: How a Japanese Manga Became a Korean and Global Phenomenon

From Hana Yori Dango to Boys Over Flowers, a look back at the history of a franchise that crossed borders, languages, and screens, from shojo manga to the most widely exported K-drama of the 21st century.

June 19, 2026Read

Japan

Arts13 min

Shojo: How Girls' Manga Conquered the World

From Meiji-era magazines to Sailor Moon and Fruits Basket, discover how shojo manga revolutionized comics, invented a unique visual language, and amplified women's voices in the manga industry.

March 29, 2026Read

Japan

Arts11 min

The Ultimate Guide to Japanese, Korean and Chinese Culture

An illustrated dictionary of works, genres and traditions from Japan, South Korea and China. From Cardcaptor Sakura to Boys Over Flowers, everything explained in one article.

March 21, 2026Read

Japan

Arts13 min

CLAMP: Four Women Who Redefined Manga

The story of CLAMP, the legendary all-female manga collective, from their doujinshi origins to global dominance with Cardcaptor Sakura, X, xxxHolic, and more.

March 13, 2026Read