by Venese | Dec 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that there are a lot of earthquakes in Japan. The island nation is located where tectonic plates converge, resulting in the frequent shaking we know as earthquakes. Most of the time, these are small earthquakes—so subtle that you may even think you’re...
by Venese | Dec 10, 2020 | Japanese Culture & Language
What exactly is Honne and tatemae? At some point in time, we’ve all said, “We should hang out more!” to someone when we didn’t mean it. We do it to be polite, to avoid having to say the honest but brutal “I don’t really want to hang out with you” that is sure to just...
by Venese | Dec 4, 2020 | Japan Travel
While Japan offers ample opportunities for exploration on foot, sometimes the weather throws a curveball, especially early in the summer, when every day seems to be a rainy day in Tokyo. However, fret not, because rainy days in Tokyo present unique opportunities to...
by Venese | Nov 20, 2020 | Japanese Culture & Language
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 | Oct 23, 2020 | Japan Travel
Tokyo is one of the major cities of the world. With thousands of shops, restaurants, and so many other things to do, you can’t help but want to get out there and explore. But what’s the best way to travel within Tokyo? You can surely expect to walk, but along with...
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