Japan Culture: Understanding Japanese Blood Type Personalities

Similar to the Western horoscopes, the Japanese believe that a person’s personality is connected in some way to their blood type. Are you curious about what your blood type says about you? Let&r...

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Art of Pottery: Ceramics in Japan

Ceramics and the art of pottery had been in Japan for a long time. Surpassing the basic necessity of storing food, it has been used for different cultural practices such as tea ceremonies and also has...

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Beautiful and Unique Japanese Flowers

Do you know the most popular and lovely flowers in Japan? The country is well-known for its cherry blossoms, the national flower, but there’s so many more! Japan has a lot of beautiful, unique f...

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Japan Culture: The Masked Dance Drama, Noh

Noh is one of the oldest forms of dance theatre not just in Japan but in the world. Its most notable characteristic, the Noh mask, can look creepy to some people. Learn more about the art of Noh, its ...

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Japanese Food: Popular Sweets and Snacks Edition

When talking about Japanese food, there’s no way we can skip on Japanese sweets and snacks. From traditional Japanese sweets to western inspired creations, there’s no limit to the delicaci...

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J-Rock: Must-know Japanese Rockstars and Rock Events

Among the various kinds of Japanese entertainment people have enjoyed for years, Japanese rock or J-Rock is something that has maintained its presence and popularity. Not only are there subgenres for ...

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A Brief Look into History: Japan During the Medieval Period

Japanese history has witnessed the rise and fall of both lords and warriors in their endeavor for power. Before Japan was unified, the country was ruled by several clans and feudal lords. For those in...

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The Hinomaru: Japan’s National Flag

Japan is nicknamed the land of the rising sun, but do you know why? The sun is an important symbol of the origin story of the nation. Its importance is reflected in its national flag - the Hinomaru - ...

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All About Cat Cafes in Japan

Other than Japan’s traditional events, skyscrapers and countless other things to check out, one must-visit to add to the list is themed cafes. Arguably one of the most popular are cat cafes. Her...

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Welfare and Style on a Daily Basis: Japan’s Mask Culture

Even before the coronavirus struck the world, Japanese people often wore masks - both for sanitary purposes and to comply with the standards of the community. This practice may have helped lessen the ...

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