Marriage proposals come in all shapes and sizes, from traditional to extraordinary. While some choose romantic dinners or picturesque vacations, others prefer a more unusual approach to create memories that will live in their memories forever. One stands out as a true testament to creativity and innovation in the realm of usual proposals. Enter Yasushi ...
Public napping may offer a quick rest and rejuvenation in today’s fast-paced world, where long working hours and productivity are often prioritized. However, a unique cultural phenomenon in Japan challenges the traditional notion of public napping. Embraced as a sign of diligence, public napping in Japan has garnered attention for its potential to enhance productivity ...
Among the most awarded and beloved movies produced by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, Howl’s Moving Castle is a meaningful lesson many can relate to. Aside from the quality visual effects, great portrayal of the main character, and excellent storytelling, Miyazaki redirects the plot into the universal message. The movie is undeniably relevant to the ...
The Three Wise Monkeys are pictorial representations of the well-known saying: “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” The first monkey covers his eyes, the second his ears, and the third his mouth. There are several interpretations of the Three Wise Monkeys worldwide. For example, in Buddhist philosophy, the proverb preaches morality, urging ...
Japan’s Cherry Blossom Day is celebrated on March 27, a momentous day. Although not an extremely traditional celebration, it still holds much importance in appreciating the country’s beauty. Unlike other celebrations, Cherry Blossom Day was established by Japan’s Cherry Blossom Association in 1992. The day is known as “sakura ho hi” and was created to ...
Shrines play a crucial role in shaping and defining the cultural and spiritual landscape of Japan. As you step foot on the sacred ground of a shrine, you leave behind the mundane world. Shrines hold a significant role since they are believed to provide homes for sacred presences that interact with people in the secular ...
This is a two-part story; please go here for Part 1 Another year has passed by. Table number two was reserved and waiting eagerly for the mother and her sons to order their bowl of noodle soup. It was nine o’clock in the evening of New Year’s Eve. A “reservation table” card was placed at ...
This is a two-part story; please go here for Part 2 This is a very inspiring and heartwarming true story called A Bowl of Noodle Soup and was the best-selling children’s book in Japan in 1989. It tells how many life-transforming events began in a small noodle restaurant called Beihai Pavilion on Sapporo Street, Japan, ...
A top government spokesperson recently announced that Japan is taking steps toward discharging more than a million tonnes of treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean this year. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved the proposal, and the government will use every effort to guarantee security and ...
Fans were ecstatic when Studio Ghibli made its entire back library (save for the World War II drama Grave of the Fireflies) accessible on Netflix in Europe. This historic win for Netflix provides fans with a new opportunity to delve into works that are among the finest films ever created, not just in Japanese animation ...
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