by Angelie | Dec 19, 2024 | Life in Japan, Japanese culture
Noh is one of Japan’s oldest and most respected forms of theatre, blending drama, music, and dance in a graceful, time-honoured way. It’s rooted in deep traditions and spiritual ideas, with its slow, elegant movements and the use of beautiful masks being key...
by Angelie | Dec 12, 2024 | Japan Area Guide, Japan Travel, Japanese food & Drinks, Places in Japan
Kamakura, a charming coastal town just an hour south of Tokyo, is rich in history and cultural significance. Once the political centre of medieval Japan, Kamakura is home to historic temples, beautiful beaches, and a lively street food scene that delights both locals...
by Angelie | Dec 10, 2024 | Japan Travel, Japanese culture, Life in Japan, Spring in Japan, Winter in Japan
If you’re anything like me, the idea of cherry blossoms—sakura—has probably been a long-time fantasy. Growing up with anime, I used to picture sakura as these delicate pink clouds that magically appeared for a fleeting moment in spring before vanishing like a...
by Angelie | Dec 5, 2024 | Autumn in Japan, Japan Travel, Spring in Japan, Winter in Japan
When most people think of Japan’s cherry blossoms, or sakura, they imagine the fleeting beauty of spring—a world transformed into soft pink hues, with petals fluttering gracefully in the breeze. And yes, springtime sakura is iconic, breathtaking, and...
by Angelie | Dec 3, 2024 | Japanese culture
Kendo is a martial art that combines physical skill, mental focus, and long-standing Japanese traditions. For hundreds of years, it has fascinated both participants and onlookers with its fast-paced sparring, use of bamboo swords (shinai), and its deep...
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