Whats “big” in Japan now?”
Please see the source link. Here’s a sample: SPIRITUAL HOLIDAYS Retreats at Buddhist Temples Grow in Popularity (March 29, 2007) Sometimes you just want to enjoy a quiet trip that lets you step back and reflect on the world and your place in it. More and more Japanese take this view, and the country is witnessing a boom, primarily among young women, in overnight stays at Buddhist temples. CALLIGRAPHY AS ART Young Shodo Artists Breaking New Ground (March 23, 2007) Shodo, or calligraphy with a brush and black ink, is a traditional Japanese art. Recent years have seen the emergence of a new generation of calligraphers who push the boundaries of tradition, and they are spearheading a boom in shodo. LIGHT READING (February 28, 2007) The genre of books known as light novels is enjoying growing popularity among readers these days. These books are increasingly part of a multimedia strategy, as plans are afoot to make a number of them into anime movies. EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF MANGA (January 2
