Why Is Harry Potter So Popular in Japan?
More than 20 years have passed since the global phenomenon of Harry Potter first began, yet the series continues to be loved across generations. And surprisingly, Japan is one of the biggest Harry Potter nations—second only to the United States. When the films were released, they dominated the box-office rankings. In 2014, Universal Studios Japan […]
Cartoon Grand prize – All you need is to get to know this prize to be a cool Manga nerd!
Image bymangataisho presspage I’m sure this is the coolest manga award in Japan, but I should say up front – it might not be easy to find an English version right now. The Cartoon Grand Prize was created by bookstore staff, purely out of passion for manga. It’s an award made by manga lovers, for […]