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 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 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...
by Angelie | Nov 29, 2024 | Japan Travel, Japanese culture
Living in Japan has been full of surprises, and one of the things that really caught my attention was the number of beautiful Japanese shrines all over the country. At first, I just admired them for their beauty—the red torii gates, peaceful courtyards, and the quiet,...
by Angelie | Nov 6, 2024 | Life in Japan, Japan Nightlife, Japanese culture, Japanese food & Drinks
Tokyo’s nightlife is a thrilling experience, offering everything from cosy hidden bars and themed clubs to vibrant streets that come alive after dark. But for foreigners who don’t speak Japanese, this maze of neon lights and alleyways can seem daunting. Thankfully,...
by Angelie | Oct 31, 2024 | Japan Pop Culture, Japan Travel, Japanese culture, Life in Japan
Moving to Japan felt like stepping into one of my favourite anime series. And where else would a true otaku like me feel most at home than Akihabara? For anime and gaming fans, Akihabara is basically paradise. Known as the “electric town” of Tokyo, it’s a...
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