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What makes Japanese manga so captivating?
Anime / Culture / Manga

What makes Japanese manga so captivating?

Posted on: September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

There’s a distinct difference between Japanese manga and American comics – while both are captivating, manga delivers something truly unique.

Spending the night at DiCE Internet & Manga Cafe in Sendai
Accommodation / Internet cafes / Manga / Sendai

Spending the night at DiCE Internet & Manga Cafe in Sendai

Posted on: March 9, 2025August 1, 2025

Due to travel complications on my way back from Sapporo, I was forced to spend a night in Sendai, and that’s when I discovered DiCE.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – A beautiful revival of an old classic
Anime / Dragon Ball / Gaming / Manga

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – A beautiful revival of an old classic

Posted on: December 13, 2024August 1, 2025

The iconic Budokai Tenkaichi series has been revived almost two decades later with the release of the bestseller Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO.

Remembering Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball
Anime / Dragon Ball / Manga / Thoughts

Remembering Akira Toriyama – the creator of Dragon Ball

Posted on: November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

An entire generation of people felt they had lost a father figure when Akira Toriyama, the author of the legendary Dragon Ball series, died.

5 reasons you should visit Kyoto’s international manga museum
Anime / Kyoto / Manga / Museum

5 reasons you should visit Kyoto’s international manga museum

Posted on: October 6, 2022July 29, 2025

Kyoto’s international manga museum provokes a deeper appreciation for Japanese comics and animation through its insightful artifacts.

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