Heyo~ Welcome to the 4th day of Hotsui Matsuri! What better way to start off Obon then to explain what it is, amirite? What is Obon? Obon is a celebration of life of ancestors that has passed on. Similar to the Mexican, Day of the Dead holiday. The belief is that during this time of … More Day 4 of Hotsui Matsuri: What is Obon- Demystifying Japanese culture
Hey ya’ll. It’s Luna here, and today for Hotsui Matsuri I wanna talk about some Nihongo Legends. And today? Today on Nihongo Legends, we’re going to be talking about one of my favorite Japanese creatures; the legend of the Kappa. Why do I like Kappa? Literally no idea. But I have been interested in them … More Day 3 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends- The Mighty Kappa
Welcome to day two of Hotsui Matruri! Last year, we cover shrines and legends, which means it’s only natural that we talk about Shrine Maidens this year. This beautiful culture is mesmerizing and it’s stories are captivating. These maidens are the gems of Shinto. History Shrine Maidens also known as Miko or Fujo are trained … More Day 2 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends- Shrine Maidens
Welcome, welcome to day number one of Hotsui Matsuri! Kicking off our blog summer festival, we’re going to be talking about something that I personally love, and that I’ve been seeing a lot of anime focusing around in the past few years: traditional Japanese instruments. Because yes. I am that person who would go watch … More Day 1 of Hotsui Matsuri: Traditional Japanese Instruments
The breeze dances through the paper lanterns that adorn the streets. The sound of chattering comes from the long row of festival stalls, and the smells of divine festival food fills the air. You shift to fix your yukata, pause to breath in the scent of fresh Taiyaki, and then look up to the sun’s … More Happy Hotsui Matsuri!
Hey all! Welcome to another addition of Anime Influences America! This time I, Star, is briefly diving into the trends and obsession of fashion that Japan and anime has brought to our closets. How it happened, what it’s all about, why do people sell their souls for it, etc. Alright, here we go! I think … More Anime Influences America- Fashion Trends
Hey everyone! Welcome to one of my, Star’s, favorite repeat posts of the year for my series of posts in American References in Anime!!! Where I break down callbacks that we see in Anime, that is American or American culture based. Last year I did Star’s Ultimate Guide to American food in Anime and I had … More American References in Anime: Star’s Ultimate Guide to American Companies in Anime
Here we go! Welcome to another day of Niji Nights! Let’s celebrate some representation of Queers! Now, before anyone gets crazy, we picked Queer characters that are popular and/or should be recognized. We are in no way condoning the trauma, actions or abuse that these characters face in their struggles. IN FACT, we are showcasing … More Day 8 of Niji Nights: Queers in Anime
Hello, hello and welcome back to day seven of Niji Nights! Can you believe we’re almost done? This week has flown by so fast but it has been a blast for Star and I! Tomorrow, Star will be wrapping up our week long blog celebration, but today we’re going to be bringing you the complimentary … More Day 7 of Niji Nights: 5 Girls Love Anime to Watch
Hello and welcome back to Otaku Thursday! And this of course is not just any Otaku Thursday, no this is our very own special Niji Nights edition of Otaku Thursday. We’re back again with the sixth day of nerdy Otaku related content, and today we’re going to be talking about something that I am personally … More Day 6 of Niji Nights: Wing Symbolism and Boys Love
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