The Art of Japanese Emoticons, Pop Culture, Trends in Japan, Web Japan

May 7, 2020 - Emoji (literally "picture characters") is the Japanese word for the faces and other symbols people use to convey their feelings in e-mails and text messages. Here we present a look at how emoji are used and how they differ from Western "emoticons" and "smileys."

Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World: Alt, Matt: 9781984826695: : Books

The trend of Japanese pop culture and its differentiating approach through event tourism

Japanese anime: From 'Disney of the East' to a global industry worth billions

Issue 8: Culture Shock by Time Out Tokyo - Issuu

What Is Kawaii?

Shop Anime / Japanese Clothing – Kaomoji ® Official

INTERVIEW/ Shigetaka Kurita: Emoji creator expected success in Japan, but not across the globe

INTERVIEW/ Shigetaka Kurita: Emoji creator expected success in Japan, but not across the globe

The power of cute in Japanese food culture

NextEmoji: Call for Submissions

New Perspectives on Japanese Pop Culture, Literature and Art at the Kadokawa Culture Museum and the Yokote Masuda Manga Museum, JAPAN Monthly Web Magazine