by Venese | Jul 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Memoirs of a Geisha is a historical romance and drama film that opens a window into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of geisha. Based on the novel by Arthur Golden, who conducted extensive interviews with a former geisha to achieve historical accuracy, the...
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 | Jul 4, 2020 | Moving to Japan
If you have no idea who the “NHK guy” is and why you’d want to get rid of them, consider yourself lucky! For those of you who live in Japan, you’ve probably encountered the NHK guy knocking on your door at least once, asking for their NHK reception fee. In this blog...
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 28, 2020 | Japan Travel
While Japan is often celebrated for its high-tech metropolises adorned with robots and holograms, the country’s natural beauty is equally awe-inspiring. Japan boasts an abundance of stunning greenery and natural landscapes, ranging from expansive mountain ranges...
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