HIGHLIGHTING JAPAN - Vol. 195 - Explore the Unique Charm of Manga in Japan

Aug 22, 2026

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This issue explores the unique charm of Japanese manga through interviews, museum and gallery features, and dedicated reading and reference spaces. An interview with SATONAKA Machiko, President of the Japan Cartoonists Association, discusses what makes Japanese manga originality so captivating. Coverage also highlights manga-focused libraries, the Comic Market for doujinshi, and an expert interview on translating Japanese manga into English, alongside notable institutions such as Kyoto International Manga Museum and Tokiwaso.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

Features

Kyoto International Manga Museum

Tokiwaso Manga Museum

Kitakyushu Manga Museum

Yokote Masuda Manga Museum

Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures / Contemporary Manga Library

Comic Market

Interview and Translation Feature

FEATURES Explore the Unique Charm of Mangain Japan Photo: Kyoto International Manga Museum Photo: ISHIZAWAYoji Photo: ISHIZAWAYoji Photos: Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures/Contemporary Manga Library Above left: The second floor houses the permanent exhibition area, featuring displays on the history of manga and manga from around the world.(Kyoto International Manga Museum) Above right: The Yokote Masuda Manga Museum today. The museum renovated and reopened in 2019 following renovation. Below left: Exterior view of the Tokiwaso Manga Museum, which recreates the conditions of the time when Japanese manga masters lived there. Below right: View of the reading room, where visitors can read the manga they want. (Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures/Contemporary Manga Library) 4 HIGHLIGHTING JAPAN AUGUST 2024 EXPLORE THE UNIQUE CHARM OF MANGA IN JAPAN J apanese manga fascinates people all over the world. As a comic genre, it is highly regarded, and many manga works have been translated and are widely read worldwide. This issue of Highlighting Japan features an interview with Japan Cartoonists Association President SATONAKA Machiko, who is one of Japan’s leading manga artists, about what makes the originality of Japanese manga so captivating. Also included are features on art galleries and museums around Japan that exhibit original manga art; libraries that specialize in manga; the Comic Market, which is the world’s largest fair for doujinshi (non-commercial, self-published manga works); and an interview with an expert who translates Japanese manga into English. Hokkaido p16 KYOTO INTERNATIONAL MANGA MUSEUM Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture p14 TOKIWASO MANGA MUSEUM Toshima City, Tokyo Honshu Shikoku Kyushu p18 KITAKYUSHU MANGA MUSEUM Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka YOKOTE MASUDA MANGA MUSEUM Yokote City, Akita Prefecture YOSHIHIRO YONEZAWA MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF MANGA AND SUBCULTURES/ CONTEMPORARY MANGA LIBRARY Chiyoda City, Tokyo p20 COMIC MARKET Koto City, Tokyo (Recent venues) Prefecture Vol.195 HIGHLIGHTING JAPAN 5

FAQs

What topics does this issue of Highlighting Japan cover?

It covers interviews and features focused on Japanese manga, including museums, manga-specialized libraries, the Comic Market, and manga translation into English.

Who is interviewed in this issue?

SATONAKA Machiko, President of the Japan Cartoonists Association, is interviewed about what makes Japanese manga originality especially captivating.

Which manga-related institutions are highlighted?

The issue highlights places including the Kyoto International Manga Museum, Tokiwaso Manga Museum, Kitakyushu Manga Museum, Yokote Masuda Manga Museum, and the Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures/Contemporary Manga Library.

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