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The 15 Best Harem Manga To Fantasize Over

April 13, 2022 • Kazuko Otsuka • No Comments • Fun Stuff
A popular genre in Japanese media is having one male protagonist surrounded by a sea of beautiful women; …
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The 15 Best Samurai Manga That Cuts Deep

March 24, 2022 • Kazuko Otsuka • No Comments • Fun Stuff
One of the best ways to learn about feudal Japan and periods such as Edo and Meiji is …
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The 10 Best Josei Manga You’ll Never Forget

March 10, 2022 • Kazuko Otsuka • No Comments • Fun Stuff
If you’re burnt out from the unrealistic romances of shoujo manga where a meek high school girl falls for the …
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The 15 Best Vampire Manga To Take A Bite Out Of

January 26, 2022 • Kazuko Otsuka • No Comments • Fun Stuff
Once in a blue moon, we find ourselves in the mood for this particular genre- immortal vampires draining …
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The 10 Best Cooking Manga That Will Make You Hungry

January 13, 2022 • Kazuko Otsuka • No Comments • Fun Stuff
You can understand a lot about a nation’s roots and history through their cuisine. In Japan, cooking is …
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The 15 Best Japanese Romance Movies You Need To Watch

January 2, 2022 • Kazuko Otsuka • No Comments • Fun Stuff
Japanese romance movies are an excellent watch for days you want to relive your high school romantic escapades …
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The 15 Best Beginner Manga to Start Your Addiction

December 8, 2021 • Kazuko Otsuka • No Comments • Fun Stuff
Diving into the vast world of manga, or Japanese comic books, is an exciting adventure. If you are …
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The Best Japanese Pick-Up Lines You Need to Remember

November 6, 2021 • Kazuko Otsuka • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Are you finally ready to leave your 2-D waifu or husbando and enter into the 3-D dating scene …
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The 20 Best Japanese Dramas of All Time

October 24, 2021 • Kazuko Otsuka • No Comments • Fun Stuff
Have you watched a show that just captivated you? Whether it was an iconic anime, manga, or drama …
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