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Yakyu

Yakyu: The Most Popular Sport in Japan

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Written by Irene Sue
Yakyu (baseball) is the most popular participatory and spectator sports sport in Japan.  Almost every Japanese played yakyu at least once when they were a kid. The highest level of baseball in Japan is Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and the biggest baseball event is the National High School Baseball, aka. Summer Koshien.
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Yokai (III): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

Yokai (III): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

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Written by Irene Sue
In Japanese, Yokai is a broad and vague term that covers almost all monsters, supernatural beings, ghosts, gods, possessed spirits, urban legends, and other strange phenomena. If you have played Onmyoji, watched the anime Natsume Yojimbo, or watched the Jeep Force movie, you will not be unfamiliar with them.
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Natsu Matsuri (I): Japanese Summer Festival

Natsu Matsuri (I): Japanese Summer Festival

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Written by Irene Sue
Natsu Matsuri equals fireworks+breezes+lanterns, sweets+ drinks+games+A LOT OF FUN! Many people may misunderstand that Natsu Matsuri is a special Japanese festival. Actually, it is a collective term for all the festivals in summer. After reading this, you can have an idea of what to expect in these great events!
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Pokemon Go: The Perfect Hybrid of Japanese Anime and Video Game (II)

Pokemon Go: The Perfect Hybrid of Japanese Anime and Video Game (II)

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Written by Irene Sue
Pokemon Go, the game of 2016, created a global phenomenon. As a symbol of Japanese ACG culture, it is an amazing combination of Japanese anime and games. This passage will give a brief introduction to Japanese games, both video games and arcade games. If you are new to this, it's never too late to start!
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