Pop Japan introduces you to the latest trends in Japan, beginning with Japanese comic books called manga.

Comic books aren't just for kids in Japan. Adults read manga on trains, in coffee shops and at work! These days manga are fast becoming popular outside of Japan. Characters like Sailor Moon and the Pokemon series started out in Japan as manga, and are now popular in the U.S.

Find out more about the fascinating world of manga . . .

What are Manga?
Frederik L. Schodt, author of Manga!Manga! and Dreamland Japan, describes the difference between manga and American comics.

An Early Comic Book
The story of four Japanese friends and their adventures in San Francisco in the 1920's. Quite possibly the first comic book ever published!

Create Your Own Manga!
Try your hand at creating your own comic strip!

Manga Links
These destinations offer more about Japanese comics and animation.