by Venese | Jul 15, 2020 | Japanese Culture & Language
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 13, 2020 | Japan Travel
There are many types of mixers and alcohol in Japan, and Japanese convenience stores—referred to as ‘konbini’ by locals—sell pretty much all of them, at really affordable prices. They are a great alternative to bars that may overprice alcohol. In fact, ‘konbini soto...
by Venese | Jul 4, 2020 | Japanese Culture & Language
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 | Jun 29, 2020 | Japan Travel
Japan is a shopaholic’s paradise, offering a diverse array of shopping experiences catering to every taste and budget. From upscale boutiques flaunting designer labels to charming 100 yen stores brimming with adorable knick-knacks and household essentials, Japan...
by Venese | Jun 27, 2020 | Japanese Culture & Language
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...
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