by Venese | Jun 7, 2020 | Japanese Culture & Language
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 6, 2020 | Moving to Japan
Are you thinking about moving to Japan but unsure if you’ll be happy in Japan? Maybe you don’t know if you’re suited to live in Japan, a country so different from your own? Find out here whether or not you have these traits for someone living in Japan! Japan is like a...
by Venese | May 30, 2020 | Japan Travel
Riding Tokyo trains is a joy compared to transport in most other major cities. It’s reliable, clean, bright, and generally safe. On top of that, it’s not extortionately expensive (normally about 170-350 yen a trip—a bargain!). Here are some unspoken subway rules of...
by Venese | May 29, 2020 | Japanese Culture & Language
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 29, 2020 | Moving to Japan
A share house in Tokyo tends to be drastically different from the ones in “Terrace House”. Every start of the show brings the announcement, “Six strangers living together. All that is prepared is a beautiful house and automobiles. There is no script...
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