by Angelie | Jan 16, 2025 | Japan Pop Culture, Japanese culture
As someone who’s watched far too many anime, samurai flicks, and even Hollywood blockbusters, I’ve always been utterly fascinated by the concept of ninjas. The silent assassins who move like shadows, throw shuriken with pinpoint accuracy, and vanish into thin...
by Angelie | Jan 8, 2025 | Winter in Japan, Celebrations & Holidays in Japan, Japan Events, Japan Travel, Japanese culture, Japanese food & Drinks, Life in Japan
January in Japan kicks off the year with a mix of cold-weather activities, deep-rooted traditions, and comforting winter foods. From serene temples bustling with New Year rituals to powdery slopes perfect for skiing, January has plenty to offer for travellers and...
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,...
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