Category: Culture

Anyone remotely familiar with Japan knows that its culture is varied and runs deep. From traditional arts such as tea ceremony dating back to the 9th century, to the latest anime and teen fashions, Japan is rich with cultural topics to explore. Select a subcategory below or browse all our blog articles on Japanese culture.

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Kabuki Theatre: Learn More with a Guide

Kabuki Theatre: Learn More with a Guide

However, Kabuki is a highly refined art form with many layers of meaning: for example the various make-up styles each hold different meanings and the audience interact in a particular way at particular moments-all of this can take years and many viewings to understand! To top it off, getting tickets can also prove pretty tricky, especially for a non-Japanese speaker.

CultureKanto

Francesca Le Lohe

June 13, 2018

Ueno's Korea Town

Ueno's Korea Town

Ueno City’s Korea Town is actually very small! It’s so small, that you could probably walk around it and see all of the shops within five minutes. This gem is also quite hidden from sight and it’s quite tricky to find in such a large metropolis as Tokyo.

CultureFood & DrinkKanto

Koyomi

May 21, 2018

Hakusasonso Garden With a View

Hakusasonso Garden With a View

Combined with the abundance of nature, the 10,000 square-meter site is also an outdoor architectural showcase of Japanese buildings, such as a small arbor hut, painting studio (where Hashimoto originally painted), temple, tea ceremony house, restaurant, the main residence and the museum.

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Alma Reyes

December 25, 2017