by Venese | Jul 1, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
White faces, kimonos, ornate hair accessories—the geisha has become one of the most iconic representations of Japan, Japanese culture, and tradition. As not many people may know more about geisha beyond what they’ve seen in Hollywood’s “Memoirs of a...
by Venese | Jun 27, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
Yōkai, roughly translated to ‘spirits’ or ‘demons’ in Japanese, have appeared in Japanese horror legends and folklore since historical times. In a period when the surreal began to overtake realistic stories, mythical creatures unique to Japan...
by Venese | Jun 7, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
Like other countries, Japan has its own Japanese folktales (mukashi-banashi, “Japanese stories from long ago”) that were initially spread via word of mouth. These Japanese legends and traditional stories were created and told to young children to teach them certain...
by Venese | Jun 5, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture, Our Experiences
Japan is an amazing country to visit because of its fascinating culture, delicious food, and kind locals. One of the unexpected perks during my trip was discovering that Japanese toilets are the best in the world! Much of Japan is known by foreigners for being a...
by Venese | May 29, 2020 | Blogs, Japanese culture
Ditching the days of neon colours and vibrant palettes, modern Japanese fashion is gravitating towards a more minimalist approach. Embracing muted tones and streamlined silhouettes, the Japanese are eschewing the flamboyant Harajuku trend in favour of simplicity. This...
by Venese | May 27, 2020 | Blogs, Japan Pop Culture, Japanese culture
It’s not surprising that online gaming is widely popular in Japan. After all, it’s where some of the most legendary game companies were born: Nintendo, Square Enix, Sega, Konami—the list goes on. Chances are, at least once in your childhood, you’ve played a video game...
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