Japanese animation, a major art form with global appeal.

Japanese comics, often magazine-style, with a massive international fanbase.

Girls' Day, celebrated on March 3rd, featuring ornamental dolls and prayers for daughters' health.

The beginning of spring, celebrated on February 3rd with bean-throwing rituals.

Demon or ogre, often used in traditional stories and festivals like Setsubun.

Self-expression through clothing, particularly vibrant and unique in areas like Harajuku.

Passionate fans of anime and manga who often attend conventions and events.

The bean-throwing ritual during Setsubun to drive away bad spirits.

A Japanese fashion subculture characterized by tan skin, blonde hair, and lots of accessories.

A Japanese fashion subculture inspired by Victorian-era clothing.

They are major art forms and a significant part of Japanese pop culture, with a massive global following.

It represents a unique and evolving form of self-expression, known for its colorful and eclectic street style.

It marks the beginning of spring and involves rituals to drive away bad spirits and welcome good luck.

It is a day to celebrate girls and pray for their health and happiness, featuring the display of Hina dolls.

It is a series of national holidays in late April and early May, a popular time for travel and business closures.

It means 'Demons out, happiness in' and is chanted while throwing beans during Setsubun.

People eat one roasted soybean for each year of their life for good health.

Ornamental dolls in traditional Heian period dress displayed during Hina Matsuri.

Chirashi sushi, clam soup, and sakura mochi.

Showa Day, Constitution Memorial Day, Greenery Day, and Children's Day.