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A weekly show about Japanese culture.
This week, Otalku #1 and Otalku #2 discuss a disturbing but real topic. "Lolicon" is drawn pornography involving very young characters. How...
Pachinko machines are a sort of cross between pinball game and slot machine, and they're massively popular in Japan. Why? And how do you gam...
Japanese foxes, or "kitsune," have a long tradition in Japanese folkore. They trick humans, but not in the same way as Western tricksters. A...
Kimono and yukata are classic Japanese clothes. What are they exactly, and do people even wear them in Japan anymore? Find out! Photo credit...
Hundreds of fireworks shows fill the skies of Japan every summer. But why? And what are they for? Photo credits: Edogawa hanabi taikai (fire...
Japanese martial arts organizations are known for their dōjō, or training facilities. But it goes well beyond martial arts, and has an inter...
Once a year, schools in Japan celebrate sports day, where the students engage in track and field competitions, human pyramids, and other, mo...
You may have seen these "raccoon dogs" in anime from Inu Yasha to Pom Poko. Tanuki are real animals with a rich mythological tradition. Phot...
Brent and Evan explore the history of the famous Shinsengumi, the Wolves of Mibu who were central actors in the drama of Japan's opening to...
There's so much more to ramen than Top Ramen! It's a full-scale gourmet dish; Brent and Evan explain the history and reality of ramen. Photo...
Japanese futons are integral to Japanese culture. But they're not quite what you might be used to. Brent and Evan delve into the history and...
Anime presents college entrance exams as super-intense. Is it really like that? And why? Photos used in this video are licensed for commerci...
Brent and Evan talk about the super-fast trains of Japan, the shinkansen. Photo credits: Shinkansen, Shinkansen 400series, Shinkansen, Shink...
Brent and Evan talk about that icon of Japan, Mount Fuji. Photo credits: https://www.flickr.com/photos/skyseeker/11061598174 https://www.fli...
You see them in anime frequently: the school has a cultural festival. But what is it? Where did it come from? Brent and Evan have the answer...
Brent and Evan examine the Japanese phenomenon of cram schools. Are they really as common as they're portrayed in anime, manga, and film? Al...
Where did samurai come from? How did they evolve over time? Why are there no more samurai? Brent and Evan explain. Photo credits: https://ww...
What are Japanese after-school clubs like, and how are they different than those found in other cultures? Photos are from the anime series K...
Japanese love hotels cater to those who want to rent a room by the hour. But they're not as sordid as they initially appear! Photo credits:...
Brent & Evan talk about host clubs and hostess clubs, where employees are paid to talk to you. But what are the downsides? Photo credits: ht...
A uniquely Asian feature, shopping arcades are streets lined with shops. We look at the history and current decline of shopping arcades, wit...
A weekly show about Japanese culture.
A look at the traditional Japanese street theater art of kamishibai, which strongly influenced anime.
We peer into the world of amateur Japanese comics and fiction.
We peer into the world of amateur Japanese comics and fiction.
A look at traditional Japanese lunch boxes.
A beginners' level overview of the classic board game that appears often in anime and manga.
A look at the massive comics/doujinshi convention Comiket, including its history and impact.
A look at the differences between Japanese school life vs. that in the West.
A look at the differences between Japanese school life vs. that in the West.
The history and impact of one of the biggest cultural landmarks in Japan: Tokyo Tower.
A look at Japanese bath houses and the culture surrounding them.