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 | Nov 7, 2024 | Life in Japan, Japan Travel
As a foreigner living in Japan, I’ve been captivated by many places here, but none have resonated with me quite like Asakusa. This neighbourhood, which has both resisted and embraced modernity, stands as a testament to Tokyo’s layered identity—with the...
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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