by Venese | Nov 20, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
There are all sorts of reasons why people become fascinated with Japan, ranging from its rich and unique history to its iconic cultural motifs and its pioneering role in the global tech boom. Increasingly, however, people are drawn to Japan, Japanese culture, and...
by Venese | Jul 30, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
The image of the ninja has been heavily influenced by Japanese pop culture in our modern times, and there are many misconceptions and myths about them. We often think of men dressed head-to-toe in black, disappearing into the night. But in reality, is that what ninjas...
by Venese | Jul 28, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
As you watch more and more Japanese anime, movies or TV shows, you’ll soon notice a few recurring themes. While genres may differ, there are many similar aspects shared amongst Japanese romance fiction, and some of these common tropes and plot devices have been used...
by Venese | Jul 15, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
Do you know what wabi-sabi is? Yes, it rhymes and is fun to say, but it’s also so much more than that. It’s a belief that all of us can apply in our lives to see the world in a different way, and perhaps appreciate it just a little bit more. Here in this blog, you...
by Venese | Jul 4, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
The Tale of Genji (Genji no monogatari, 源氏の物語) is the world’s first full-length novel, written between 1000 and 1012 by Shikibu Murasaki, also known as Lady Murasaki. It’s a behemoth of a book, with 54 chapters and around 1,300 pages in the English translations. In...
by Venese | Jul 1, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
Samurais have truly evolved throughout time as one of Japan’s most famous symbols. The ferocious warriors of the past, Japanese samurais are Japan’s original badasses. While they are most known for their long, sleek swords—the katana (刀, single-edged sword)—they were...
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