17+ ‘Japan’ Writing Prompts
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Valentine’s Day in Japan
Write about the unique way in which Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan and how it differs from Western traditions.
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Journey to Japan
Describe your experiences participating in the Japanese festival of Obon, where you honor your ancestors.
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Winter Sports Worldwide
Investigate the cultural significance of winter sports in different regions around the world.
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Edo Encounter
Craft a story where your favorite modern anime characters are tossed into Edo-period Japan.
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Anime and its Impact on Filmmaking
Discuss about how anime storytelling techniques have influenced western animations or other film categories.
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The Influence of Shintoism in Anime
Incorporate elements of Shinto beliefs like spiritual beings (Kami) in your characters or story’s backdrop.
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Nature’s Verse in Anime
Talk about how Japan’s natural landscape and traditional spirituality have shaped anime narratives.
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The World in Anime
Write about how different global cultures can influence anime storylines and character development.
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Tokugawa Shogunate Turmoil
Write a story about a peasant’s rebellion in the final years of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
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Forgotten Heroines of War
Detail the life of a female ninja, or kunoichi, during the Sengoku period in Japan.
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Mystical Mononoke
Write a story inspired by Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke, where humans, gods, and animals coexist.
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Inhabitant Of Another Era
Create a character who lives in a historical period of your choice. How does the era’s context shape their lifestyle,…
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Secrets of a Samurai
Analyze the intricities of a Samurai’s life during the Sengoku period of Japan.
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The New Shogun
In a modern, everyday setting, adapt the power structures and societal norms of Feudal Japan.
