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【Result Released】Manga de Japan Harajuku reporters are confirmed!!

Whip and Yamato will use their unique antenna to search and release Harajuku-culture for everyone. Please get along well with them! In the future please also support Manga de Japan♫

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【 Do you eat sushi rolls quietly? A little unusual Japanese culture 】

In the article of February last year, we introduced one of the Setsubun events called Mamemaki .

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7 famous places for enjoying plum blossoms in Tokyo

It is in February when enjoy plum blossoms. Since ancient times, plum blossoms has been regarded as elegant thing together with pine trees and bamboos for its bursting into bloom in cold winter, and loved by people.

This time, Manga de Japan has collected the 2019 plum blossoms enjoying information within the shortest time for everyone! So I'd like to introduce to you the seven famous plum blossoms-enjoying places in downtown Tokyo and the outskirts of Tokyo.

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8 layer unfolding of gooey shojo manga!

In recent years, many Japanese shojo manga have been made into the live-action film. When go to the cinema, we always find the trailers of love-based movie that is showing...This time I have summed up the gooey story plot which we often see in the shojo manga.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!!

We show our sincere thanks to the ones who concerned Manga de Japan in 2018.
We wish you good health and happiness.

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[SEKKISEI BEAUTY DIARY SeasonⅡ] Ep 10

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【8 selected scenic spots】It is absolutely right to come here! Tokyo Tourist Area【Part II】

"Tokyo" is a large city representing Japan, where many tourists visit and full of vitality every day. Regardless of whether you are coming to Tokyo for the first time, be sure to think about the super king area in Tokyo, maybe you will make a new discovery. Please click here to see

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Special Features：Halloween in Japan

Halloween is on October, 31.
In Japan, when it comes to Halloween, the image of such a world will come to people's mind.
Then do you have the same impression on Halloween in your area?

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【Special Features】 Which is your favorite ramen?

Ramen is one of the popular foods in Japan and there are many ramen shops nationwide.
In this special feature we gathered information to find the ramen shop you want to visit.

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Manga Design Exhibition in Singapore!

Manga design exhibition in Singapore is started on July 21 in Japan Creative Centre.

We use manga design in the showpiece of manga design exhibition.

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Special Features: Instructions for enjoying the summer of Japan!

This article introduces articles of Manga de Japan that will help to make the summer of Japan fun and comfortable.

● Food edition
Three kinds of Manga de Japan editing department Recommended ice cream.

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Japanese Kaidan——Mimi-nashi Hoichi

Once upon a time, in a temple, there was a blind minstrel named "Hoichi", he was particularly good at performing the Tale of the Heike with biwa.

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There are many ways to express "I (First Person)"in Japanese amine and comics! ～Ore,Boku,Watashi～

In everyday speech, people use the First Person to call himself or the Second Person to call the other person. For example, in English, people only need to use the single expression such as "I" and "You". But do you know that there are a lot of expression for the First Person in Japanese? Then, here, we take anime and comics as the example to introduce to you the varied "I" that can not be expressed in English.

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Croquis Sketchpads -- Useful, and a Unique Fashion Statement?

Croquis sketchpads are a favorite of Manga de Japan editors and writers for sketching pictures, taking notes, or jotting down ideas, so why not make one special for yourself?

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This is for All You Cat People Out There

Japanese anime and manga characters are acclaimed around the world, but did you notice the large amount of cat characters?

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Manga Design Exhibition in SHANGHAI is started on tomorrow!

Manga Designers Lab will hold "Manga design exhibition in SHANGHAI" booth at CCG EXPO from 7/5 (Thu) to 7/9 (Mon).

Since there are many events at this exhibition, this article introduces it.

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Now You've Got It! How to Draw Manga!（Creation Method of Storyboard ②）

Comics shall be drawn through a series of process of "plot conception (synopsis)→storyboard→draft writing→line drawing（fair copy）."
In this process,the determining factor for the enjoyment of comics is storyboard.

In the concept of storyboard, many people will be annoyed by the division of the frame. In fact, on the aspect of frame division of comics, there are many skills to attract the readers.

This time, let's take a look at the creation method of storyboard!

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Manga design exhibition is started on today!

Manga design exhibition is started on May 19 in Osaka University of Arts sky campus in Abeno Haruka 24th floor of Osaka.

We use manga design in the showpiece of manga design exhibition.

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Now You've Got It! How to Draw Manga!（Creation Method of Storyboard ①）

Comics shall be drawn through a series of process of "plot conception (synopsis)→storyboard→draft writing→line drawing（fair copy）."
In this process,the determining factor for the enjoyment of comics is storyboard.

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Enjoy the powerful Performance! Japan Culture Project -Shishimai Series-

It is sudden, but are you sick of your vacation and travel plans which are not much different from the others? Are you looking for a slightly different sightseeing than usual?

If the answers are yes, here’s special information you’ll like. Then, we’ll give you some information about Japanese performing arts peculiar to a locality. Let us introduce about Shishimai.

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Now You've Got It! How to Draw Manga!（Ways to convey the theme）

When conceiving a comic story, first of all is to draw up a main idea (theme).
This step is very important because the theme can carry out the image of the work at the end, and it is also the signpost to direct the trend on development of the work.
This time, let's talk about how to convey the theme to readers!

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Secrets of Products Exchange

Have you play the capsule toy or ichiban kuji in Japan? Then did you get what you want?
It may be a little bit difficult to hit the jackpot just once.
However, in Japan, the same two-dimensional human beings often help each other in order to realize their dreams.
Well, today I will introduce to you the secrets of products exchange in Japan.

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Summary of Types of Japanese Student Uniforms

In Japan, April is the season for new semester and new start! We can find many students wearing new bright uniforms in the street. If have a close view of them,we may really find many kinds of Japanese uniforms. Here, I sum up Japanese student uniforms (especially girls' uniforms) for everyone.

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Now You've Got It! How to Draw Manga!(Character-created Method②)

It is very interesting to read comics, which most attractive reason is the role of characters.
Then how to create a character that people want to support and want to try?
This time, let's take a look at the highlights of creating characters!

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Let’s send moisture with your message by steam cream!

As for ‘steam cream’ brand, moisturizing cream to the whole body, SC. Cosmetics Co., Ltd. launches products collaborated with Manga Designers Lab. for a limited edition.

We do illustrations for original character of same brand and bring out two types new design canisters enabling them to post a message at steam cream official online store.

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Tokyo also has a fictitious land of peace?! That must be "Todoroki Valley" where is rich in nature.

Todoroki Valley is located in a quiet residential area of Setagaya, Tokyo, which is the only valley in the twenty-three districts of Tokyo. One side is lush, the other is clean water, that is a really paradise, leaving you to forget that you are in Tokyo.

In addition to the natural beauty, there are many shrines, Japanese teahouse and wagashi shop.

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A little of knowledge about Momotaro: Why can monkey・pheasant・dog beat the demons?!

Generally we use beans to beat demons.
Then, do you know some knowledge about Momotaro?

Whether at home or abroad, I think Momotaro is a well-known Japanese legend. But maybe some people do not know his story, so this time I will tell you the stories about him.

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Now You've Got It! How to Draw Manga!(Character-created Method①)

The types of entertainment include movies, novels, comics, anime, games and so on. But no matter which one it is, if you want to make the story interesting and vivid, you need to master the important key of "character".

So what should be considered when creating a character?
This time let's take a look at the method of character's creation!

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Introduce Ehoumaki with manga!

Ehoumaki is a kind of Makizushi eats on Setsubun while facing the lucky direction (the year's lucky compass direction). It contains the meaning of "rolling fortune", which is auspicious and a traditional activity in Japan.

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Now You've Got It! How to Draw Manga! (Story Generation①)

What is the funny story like?
"The creative methods of story just as much as the number of population, so there is no so-called correct answer...", it is not really the case! In fact, the creative methods of most popular works worldwide would not follow a certain routine just in order to make the story interesting.
This time let's take a look at the two routines for creating interesting stories.

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You can learn interesting things about instant noodles. I went to the CUPNOODLES Museum Yokohama!

After pouring into boiling water for a few minutes...
a cup of hot instant noodles is ready!
This simple and delicious "instant noodles" were invented in Japan.
And I visited the "CUPNOODLES Museum Yokohama" to experience, eat, and enjoy the instant noodles!

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Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year!!
Thank you for all of your help last year.

This movie expresses the greetings of new year.

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Happy Merry Christmas!!

Tomorrow is Christmas!
It is a Christmas greeting card from Manga de Japan.

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Now You've Got It! How to Draw Manga! (Profound! Edit by cartoonist school)

How to draw comics?
This time we invite master Koshino Ryo, a professional cartoonist, to teach us the drawing method of comic background and how to improve the skills.

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"A treasure house of happiness! Kabukicho!"

With famous movie monsters, dancing robots and one-of-a-kind bars, Kabukicho has become a hot new spot for tourists from abroad.

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C3AFA Singapore: Karin's Mound Corner Report

Here, we'll introduce you to the Karin's Mound corner! We'll get things started with the first game: Strike Out!

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C3 AFA Nishitetsu Corner Report!

This time, we visited the Nishi Nihon Tetsudo Corner at the world's largest anime event, C3 AFA, which is currently being held in Singapore on November 24, 25, and 26!

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C3AFA Singapore: A Visit to the ANA Corner!

There's also an acclaimed quiz promotion underway that could win you a trip to Japan!
The promotion runs from November 24 to 30, so come visit the Manga de Japan booth at C3AFA Singapore and enter for your chance to win!

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Manners in a shrine

When people comes to visit Japan, almost everyone plans to visit at least one Shrine before leaving Japan.

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How to Take Pictures That Cosplayers Will Love You For

"Cosplay" is a Japanese subculture. Many towns hold a variety of cosplay gatherings and events. You might just see some "cosplayers" while you're out sightseeing! We're here to teach you the proper etiquette for taking photos of cosplayers!

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The Expanding World of Japanese Anime! C3 AFA Singapore 2017!

Anime Festival Asia (AFA), the premiere celebration of J-Pop culture in three southeast Asian countries since 2008, will be combining forces with this year's C3 character event to create C3 AFA, a festival providing exciting content to even more fans in southeast Asia!

Starting in June, events were be held one after the other in Bangkok, Thailand, Jakarta, Indonesia, and Tokyo, Japan, and the final event will be taking place over three days in Singapore from November 24th to the 26th!

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Now You've Got It! How to Draw Manga! (Process Edition)

Manga; it's around us all the time.
But what does it take to complete a manga from draft to retail?
Do you guys happen to know?

We're going to take a look at how a manga is made, step by step, from putting together the story all the way through to the end.
You might see manga differently by the end of this!

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Manga de Xmas! We Made a Cute Wreath-Shaped Cake!

The year's already coming to an end, which means it's time for Christmas! So, we made a special Manga de Japan Christmas Cake!

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Arbitrary Definitions! Ever Heard of 2D, 2.5D, and 3D?

You've heard about 2D and 3D, no doubt? So what in the world is 2.5D?
We've made up some definitions for all of the different dimensions out there that you may have been too afraid to ask about!

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Now You've Got It! How to Draw Manga (Tools Edition)

"I like manga! I want to try drawing my own!
...but I have no idea what to draw it with."

The answer is simple:
All you need is a paper and pen.
With manga, you can create any kind of epic story with just a couple of nearby tools at your disposal! This time, let's take a look at the tools for drawing manga.

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Anime Scene Recreation?! Japan's "Bathhouse" Culture

You've probably seen it, right?
The bath scenes often shown in Japanese anime.
For instance, a scene often shown in anime such as...

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Not Just a Toy Anymore! The Scoop on Japanese Gacha Machines!

Capsule toys' roots originated in America.
Then, in 1965, they were imported into Japan and were called "Gacha gacha" or "Gachapon".

Gacha gacha were installed at places such as video game arcades and shopping centers and became a household name for children due to their cheap price.

However, the winds of change have begun to blow for the Gacha gacha industry!
Let's take a look at what is happening with Japan's Gacha gacha.

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How to be Popular at Lunch Time!

The scorching heat of summer has calmed to a cool autumn.
Autumns here in Japan are filled with a whole slew of events--athletic meets, picnics, class trips and more!

Your trips outside will skyrocket, and so a bento box lunch will naturally be essential!

We tried making a character bento that will leave you shocked the moment you pop open the bento box lid!

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A Unique, Personal Croquis Sketchpad of Your Very Own!

Croquis sketchpads are a favorite of Manga de Japan editors and writers for sketching pictures, taking notes, or jotting down ideas, so why not make one special for yourself?

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Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

What did the scenery look like in Japan several centuries ago?
Take a peek at Osaka during the Edo period in manga!

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Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2017

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2017 is an event being held every year since 2012, aiming to create business matching opportunities for companies from Kansai and Kanto region, to build a steady environment for young creators from Kansai, to promote manga and anime among manga and anime fans from Japan and overseas, and to develop the contents industry in the Kansai region.

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How to Draw the Ever-Changing Facial Expressions in Manga

In Japanese manga, characters convey emotion through their eyes. Let's have a look at how much eyes can change!

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Now You've Got It! How to Read Manga! 4-Panel Manga Edition

"Ahh, the wonder that is ""Japanese Manga"".
But did you know that there's a method hidden within a manga's narrative?
First, let's see what we learn from a basic 4-panel manga!"

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Aspire to be 2D! The Trick to Big Eye Makeup!

Japan is synonymous with anime, manga, video games, and of course, cosplay! Cosplay events are all the rage in Japan, so there are naturally many would-be cosplayers willing to join in on the fun. Today, we'll tell you the makeup technique for large eyes

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The Special Hot Spot for Japanese Cat Lovers

Japanese anime and manga characters are acclaimed around the world, but did you notice the large amount of cat characters?

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Your Gateway to J-Culture! Manga de Japan's Website is Now Open!

Japan fanatics and culture lovers! Welcome to Manga de Japan! Your guide, Madela-chan, is here to tell you everything about our site!

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