fashion japan culture
Japanese Yukata Explained: Origins, When to Wear, How to Put It On, & Where to Get One

8/4/2023 3:49:12 PM

Yukata - kimono's casual cousin. Easier to put on, lighter and cooler to wear during the hot, humid summer. It's versatile and perhaps more popular in Japan than most realize. Here's all you need to know about the yukata.

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anime analysis
My Happy Marriage: A Meiji Era Cinderella Story

8/3/2023 10:25:02 AM

A look at one of the 2023 summer season anime hit titles. My Happy Marriage brings a classic fairy tale back, but with a twist. Anime writer Cristy takes a closer look.

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fashion guide
How to Style a Pleated Skirt: Turn Heads With These 10 Easy Ways To Style Your Pleated Skirt All Year Round!

8/2/2023 2:47:13 PM

Focus on fashion. Learn How to style and coordinate pleated skirts to turn heads. Here's the guide you were looking for!

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anime zenplus merch
7 Best Attack on Titan Merch: Figures, Shirts, Full Cosplay Costumes, and More!

8/1/2023 3:38:34 PM

Can you have too much Attack On Titan merch? Of course not! We take a look in the ZenPlus store and find things we just cannot live without.

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zenplus japan food & drink
What Makes Japan's Eggs So Orange, Tasty, & Perfectly Safe To Eat Raw? A Sneak Peek Into The Raw Egg Culture In Japan

7/31/2023 6:50:51 PM

Japanese eggs are different. But why? How come they can be safely eaten even when they are raw and why are they so popular? Let's find out!

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manga anime review
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK - A Movie Review

7/28/2023 5:37:14 PM

The beloved manga and TV anime Slam Dunk finally hit the big screen in December 2022. Aime expert and writer Cristy steps up to the free throw line for a review. What's the score?

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