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We’re too old for this: how the word ‘millennial’ gets marketed in Japan

To kick off this blog post – a quick language lesson. ‘Gairaigo’ (外来語) are Japanese words borrowed from other languages […]

At some point in our lives in Japan, we’ve all asked ourselves an important question: Could we take down a

DEJAPAN Staff / December 6, 2018

That you can order official Neon Genesis Evangelion goods online shouldn’t be all that much of a surprise. But the question’s

DEJAPAN Staff / January 29, 2018

When you need to know the time, maybe you do what we do and check your phone screen. Then, as

DEJAPAN Staff / October 19, 2017

The best, most memorable anime songs get stuck in your head and won’t let go. They’re super catchy, even if

The phenomenon that is the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime premiered 22 years ago. We are otaku, we love this show.

In Tokyo, Akihabara is otaku central. A ‘must-see’ for anime fans visiting Japan – assuming you check out the east