Watch Ultraman, one of the highest grossing franchises in Japan. Often described as a cultural phenomenon, references to the main character are a common thing in Japanese media. But Ultraman’s name comes from a race of aliens, called by humankind as the ULTRAS. They are an advanced civilization from the nebula M78. Their planet is […]
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a 2006 full length Anime film. Hosoda Mamoru directed the movie as his first independent work with production by the legendary animation studio Madhouse. Considered as a sequel to the novel of the same name by science fiction writer Tsutsui Yasutaka (the same author of another turned into
Howl’s Moving Castle is set in a magical world where magic and technology are everyday present. But most from early twenty century technology. The kind of flying artifacts and planes that Miyazaki Hayao loves. Old cars and that feel of an old time we miss. Like a criticism from the director about the use of
The Yamaguchi-gumi is the largest syndicate of all Japanese mafia. Yamaguchi Harukichi (1881-1938) found the Yakuza in Kobe back in 1915. Where still today you can find its headquarters. Its area of power is the Kansai region but the syndicate has grown its influence even over Tokyo. Being a major force in Japan, numerous Yakuza
Yakuza: The Japanese Mafia is well known for their strict code of conduct. Even ritual practices such as the amputation of the little finger. A way Yakuza shows sincere apology and remorse after a dishonor to another member or even fails. The cutted finger is then given to his Boss. Yakuza usually cover their complete