by Venese | May 26, 2020 | Blogs, Japan Pop Culture, Japanese culture
Unless you’re familiar with Japanese pop culture, you may not know the terms ‘weeaboo’ or ‘otaku’. Perhaps you’ve heard of them but are unsure what they mean or how they differ. Or maybe you’ve lumped them into the same...
by Venese | May 23, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
If you’ve watched Japanese anime or read manga, you may have noticed how some characters, particularly young girls, are portrayed. Often, middle or junior high school girls are drawn with adult-like bodies, wearing tight outfits that emphasise their features....
by Venese | May 9, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture, Our Experiences
Is Japan like anime? This is a question that intrigues many people fascinated by the colourful and vibrant world of Japanese animation. While anime portrays a captivating and sometimes exaggerated version of Japanese culture, the reality of living in Japan offers a...
by Venese | May 1, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
Though adultery is frowned upon in most parts of the world, it’s tolerated and even accepted by some as a natural part of Japanese dating culture. I first noticed this lax attitude in Japanese relationships towards cheating in Japan through Japanese novels, where the...
by Venese | May 1, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
My ex-professor of Japanese studies liked to say that Japan was upside down to the rest of the world, unique and sometimes completely opposite. The way love and sex in Japan is approached is different from the rest of the world. In this blog post, we’ll cover some of...
by Venese | Apr 30, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
Japan offers a fascinating mix of old traditions and modern culture, providing many interesting stories to enjoy. Whether you love reading, watching movies, or binge-watching TV shows, Japanese literature and media have something special to offer. In this post,...
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