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When is the Best Time to Travel to Japan?
With such a focus placed on cherry blossom season, it's easy to assume spring is the only time worth travelling to Japan. However, whilst spring may well be the best...
When is the Best Time to Travel to Japan?
With such a focus placed on cherry blossom season, it's easy to assume spring is the only time worth travelling to Japan. However, whilst spring may well be the best...
Understanding the Japanese Writing System
Japan is well known for its unique language and Japanese letters, and is one of the most recognisable writing systems in the world. For non-native speakers, especially Westerners, the Japanese...
Understanding the Japanese Writing System
Japan is well known for its unique language and Japanese letters, and is one of the most recognisable writing systems in the world. For non-native speakers, especially Westerners, the Japanese...
Flower Symbolism in Japanese Culture
Even those with little knowledge of Japan can't help but notice the prominence of flower symbolism in Japanese culture. From the beautiful cherry blossom, which is found everywhere from haiku...
Flower Symbolism in Japanese Culture
Even those with little knowledge of Japan can't help but notice the prominence of flower symbolism in Japanese culture. From the beautiful cherry blossom, which is found everywhere from haiku...
What is Japanese Crackleglaze?
Japanese crackleglaze is a type of finish created by the combustion of metals, rich in colour and a big feature within Japanese culture. It's often associated with raku pottery, which...
What is Japanese Crackleglaze?
Japanese crackleglaze is a type of finish created by the combustion of metals, rich in colour and a big feature within Japanese culture. It's often associated with raku pottery, which...
Why is Anime so Popular?
In 2016 the Japanese anime industry took home a record $17.7 billion with revenue, up just under 10% and the result of seven years consecutive growth for the industry, according...
Why is Anime so Popular?
In 2016 the Japanese anime industry took home a record $17.7 billion with revenue, up just under 10% and the result of seven years consecutive growth for the industry, according...
Utagawa Hiroshige: Master of Japanese Woodblock...
Utagawa Hiroshige, known around the world as Andō Hiroshige or by just his last name, was a master of Japanese ukiyo-e. Ukiyo-e literally means 'Pictures of the Floating World', and...
Utagawa Hiroshige: Master of Japanese Woodblock...
Utagawa Hiroshige, known around the world as Andō Hiroshige or by just his last name, was a master of Japanese ukiyo-e. Ukiyo-e literally means 'Pictures of the Floating World', and...