Five Japanese Concepts that Help Appreciate the World
There are many expressions in Japanese that are difficult to translate into other languages due to the connection of the...
Japanese Culture
10 Reasons Why Japan is one of the World’s Top 10 Most Visited Countries
According to World Travel Market’s Global Travel Report in 2023, Japan was ranked in the top 10 countries that tourists...
Kabuki theatre in Tokyo: a very quick guide
Kabuki, a form of entertainment that originated in the 17th century, combines drama, dance, and music, with performers donning elaborate...
Review: “Wolf Children” by Mamoru Hosoda ★★★★★
Mamoru Hosoda’s 2012 anime film “Wolf Children” is a captivating yet emotionally complex journey that transcends the realm of fantasy....
Yukio Mishima: Genius?
Yukio Mishima, the enigmatic figure of Japanese literature, remains a subject of fascination and controversy even decades after his death....
Outsider vs Insider Views of Japan: Getting Down and Dirty
People find Japan fascinating. Yours truly included. Guilty as charged. However, the lens through which Japan is perceived differs vastly...