“The Re: in Re:Monster is a uniquely used abbreviation of Reincarnated or just the English prefix re-,[1] meaning again, or one more time, as to refer to the protagonist’s reincarnation to a magic world as a “monster”. What does it mean when an anime is re? RE: means Reborn or […]
Anime can affect our mentality in many different ways depending on which genres you are referring to. Some anime genres may not have very beneficial impacts on us while others may allow us to explore new perspectives and change the way we see things. Does anime change your life? Anime […]
gochiso sama deshita. After eating, people once again express their thanks for the meal by saying “gochiso sama deshita,” which literally means “it was quite a feast.” What do the Japanese say before and after eating? Before eating meals, Japanese people join their hands in front of their chests and […]
Some people would assume that high school dramas are more relatable to the public. Due to the fact that many more people experienced high school compared to college. Many people could view high school as a much broader and universal experience. Why are high school movies so popular? Our adult […]
The official said “In Japan, they were probably seen as adorable Western-style children’s outfits, rather than navy gear.” Sailor suits were adopted in Japan for girls because the uniforms were easy to sew. Why do anime girls wear sailor suits? Around 1920 a girls’ equivalent uniform, modeled after the British […]
An overly enthusiastic main character who never quits against all odds. A love interest who initially locked horns with our hero but couldn’t help fall for that undying spirit much like us. Surrounding are a bunch of support characters that we like and dislike in parts. What are the negatives […]
No. You are half Japanese which means that you are Japanese which means that you can’t be a weeb. Can a Japanese person be a weeb? What does weeb mean? A weeb is a derisive term for a non-Japanese person who is so obsessed with Japanese culture that they wish […]
Japan is a more homogenous society, with a fairly unified standard of acceptability. However, sometimes the Japanese standard of acceptability seems like perfectionism to Americans. Why is Japan obsessed with perfection? Japan’s business, cultural and political models assume a steady state that is under control so it can afford to […]
In Japan, otaku has generally regarded as an offensive word, due to the negative cultural perception of withdrawal from society. However, the otaku philosophy of living has gained traction among Japanese youth and adolescents, likely as a reaction to the established culture of intense work and academic studies. Why is […]
In nerd and fandom communities, “weeaboo” is synonymous with “wapanese.” Both terms can be used for males or females and are negative descriptors for non-Japanese people (usually, but not exclusively, Caucasians) obsessed with Japanese culture. What is weeb female? A female weeaboo in the modern age. A lot of them […]
Japanese Eating Habits | This Month’s Feature | Trends in Japan | Web Japan. Of the 95% of Japanese that eat three meals a day, most people consider dinner to be the most important. More than 80% of them usually have dinner at home with their families. Do all countries […]
First-cousin marriage is allowed in Japan, though the incidence has declined in recent years. China has prohibited first-cousin marriage since 1981, although cross-cousin marriage was commonly practiced in China in the past in rural areas. Is it okay to marry cousins in Japan? Consanguinity, or marriage between cousins, is still […]
The Japanese Salary Range. The average monthly salary for employees in Japan can range from approximately 130,000 JPY (1,128 USD) to 2,300,000 JPY (19,963 USD). Note: The upper range of salaries is the highest average and not the maximum salary Japanese people earn. What is considered good salary in Tokyo? […]
Japanese still considers high school as the “prime time of their life”, where lots of memories were created during this time frame. Also, most anime’s main demographics were the same, which is teenagers (13–17 y/o). So it would be more appealing if the characters were at the similar age like […]
Unlike the denser bangs more prevalent in traditional cuts, Korean see-through bangs are wispier, allowing others glimpses of your beautiful forehead. This has the dual benefits of framing your features (as bangs do), but also creating an effect of slenderness because it doesn’t chop off part of your face. Are […]