Kyoto, Japan is the last of Japan's original ancient capitals. It's a truly historic place with a rich history of appreciation for the arts and the beauty of its natural assets. Although Kyoto has...
Category: Culture
Sure, we've seen movies with stereotypical Japanese references, but what makes Japan unique? Keep reading because we'll dig deep into the 25 "things that make Japan, Japan." Japan offers its...
The Islands And Regions Of Japan: Which Island IS Tokyo On?!
Given the fact that Japan is an island nation, it can be a little confusing at first knowing which island Tokyo belongs to as people usually only refer to the region the city is in rather than the...
Japan is a country dripping in culture and ancient traditions. Amazingly, lots of these practices have continued until today as hobbies that people of all ages, genders, and abilities can...
For many of us, bowing doesn't come naturally and knowing when it's appropriate is often confusing for foreigners in Japan. It's something that took me a while to get used to so I thought it'd be a...
When you try to understand anime as a beginner to Japanese it can feel a little overwhelming to say the least. In this post I want to clarify why this is the case for most people plus explain a...