Sports in Japanese Culture
The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics is fast approaching and the whole of Japan is preparing for the much anticipated event. Traditional sports as well as…
Read ArticleThe 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics is fast approaching and the whole of Japan is preparing for the much anticipated event. Traditional sports as well as…
Read ArticleWhat better way to experience the culture and way of life of Japan than first-hand, surrounded by locals as well as historical structures and destinations.…
Read ArticleJapan’s traditional religion is Shinto. It focuses on ritual practices that links modern Japan to its ancient past. Shinto practices can be traced back to…
Read ArticleHeartache, unrequited love, loss, death, and pain. Words that we wish we could avoid in our lifetime. Such human emotions bring bittersweet memories and experiences…
Read ArticleAdjusting to life in another country such as Japan can be quite a daunting task. It is a life-changing experience. There’s the unfamiliar language and…
Read ArticleJapan has a rich, colorful culture dating back to the country’s prehistoric period known as the Jōmon period between 14,000 and 300 BCE. The culture…
Read ArticleLocated at the southwest tip of Japan are the islands of Okinawa. Okinawa is made up of 160 islands and is home to the indigenous Ryukyuan or Lewchewan…
Read ArticleCats are often the stuff of legend–they embody mysticism. It is no wonder that cats have been culturally significant for many nations. Their relationship with…
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