Fujoshi (腐女子, lit. “rotten girl”) is a slang term used to specifically describe women who enjoy consuming Boys’ Love (BL) manga, commonly called Yaoi (やおい), or other forms of fictional M/M relationship-based media. It’s an alternative writing of Fujoshi (婦女子) where the character fu (婦) meaning married woman is replaced by the character fu (腐) meaning […]
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Fudanshi: Meaning and History
Fudanshi (腐男子, lit. ‘rotten boy(s)’) is a slang term used, sometimes pejoratively, to specifically describe men who enjoy consuming Boys’ Love (BL) manga, commonly called Yaoi (やおい), or other forms of fictional M/M relationship-based media primarily marketed to women. Conversely, men who prefer BL works marketed directly to men are more often referred to as […]
What is J-pop?
J-pop (ジェイポップ, jeipoppu), short for Japanese Pop Music and called simply pops (ポップス, poppusu) in Japan, is a term created in the early 1990s by Komuro Tetsuya, regarded as the “father of J-pop”, to refer to all types of Popular Japanese Music genres in Japan, in opposition to Traditional Japanese Music called Enka. Modern Jpop derives […]
Most Common Japanese Last Names & Surnames (2025 DATA)
In Japan, last names hold significant cultural and historical value, often reflecting ancestral origins, geographical features, or notable traits. Here is a list of all the most popular Japanese Last Names and Surnames in 2025: (Important) The ranking and number of people for each name are calculated independently by the Roots Production Committee based on […]
White Day: Japan Second Valentine’s Day
White Day, celebrated on March 14th, is a distinctive holiday observed in Japan and several other East Asian countries, serving as a reciprocal response to Valentine’s Day on February 14th. Originating in Japan in 1978, this day is marketed to men to return the gestures of affection they received from women a month earlier, typically […]
Valentine’s Day Japan: How do Japanese Celebrate it?
Celebrated on February 14th, Valentine’s Day in Japan features a unique and intriguing tradition that distinctly stands out from those in many other countries. Indeed, while in the West both partners often make mutual and romantic gestures on the same day, Valentine’s Day in Japan is primarily centered around women giving chocolates to men while […]
Manga vs Anime: Comparisons and Differences
Manga and anime are two of Japan’s most renowned cultural exports, captivating audiences worldwide with their unique artistic styles and narrative techniques. The term “manga” specifically denotes Japanese-style graphic novels or book-length comic books, whereas “anime” encompasses Japanese-style 2D animated television shows and films. Essentially, manga is the print medium, and anime is the animated […]
List of all Different Types of Manga and Manga Genres
Manga, Japan’s iconic form of graphic novels, offers a wide range of types and genres, each tailored to different interests and age groups. These Japanese comic books and graphic novels are characterized by a unique art style and storytelling techniques. Originating in Japan, manga encompasses a wide range of genres and targets diverse audiences of […]
Japanese Christmas Cake
Christmas in Japan is celebrated with its own unique traditions, and among the most beloved of these is the Japanese Christmas cake. Unlike the rich, fruit-laden Christmas cakes familiar in the West, the Japanese Christmas cake is a light, fluffy sponge cake, typically frosted with whipped cream and adorned with fresh strawberries. This cake not […]
KFC Christmas Day: Why does Japan eat KFC for Christmas?
In the heart of Japan’s festive season lies an unexpected but now iconic tradition — the widespread consumption of Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day. This unique practice did not stem from ancient customs or religious rituals but from a masterful marketing campaign that began in the 1970s. The story of how fried chicken became […]