Tag: Japan
CP+ 2023 Wrapup
Japan's largest photo & imaging event is back at Yokohama Pacifico for the first time since 2019. So, how did this year...
Care Show Japan 2023 (Overview)
Japan's healthcare is well acknowledged as one of the best in the world. The country continually ranks at the top when it...
What happened to the Japanese love of nature?
There is a common image that Japanese people love nature. In some ways that is clearly true, thankfully. However, in various...
Foreign Workers in Japan
Recently there has been a considerable increase in the amount of foreign workers in Japan. This is especially observable in convenience...
The Great Escape or Living Free?
Many people are left with mixed feelings about living life as an expat. Often times we go through different phases throughout...
The Gift of a Memory in Japanese Culture
In Japan, there is a special importance placed upon recollections. It is intriguing that they are often given like presents. However, since...
Exploring the Simplistic Beauty of Wabi Sabi (侘寂)
The daily struggle for perfection - especially on social media with its perfectly curated feeds - it’s becoming harder than ever to just take...
The Origins of Cosplay
Cosplay is a huge cultural phenomenon. How did it get started, and why is it so popular? Read on and find out more.
How an Englishman saved Japan’s Cherry-Blossoms
The interesting story of how one Englishman, Collingwood ‘Cherry’ Ingram, saved Japan’s Sakura from dying out.
[Sponsored] Aesop’s Fables comes to Nagoya
With eighty plus - and counting - productions under our belt, Nagoya Players has seen and survived a lot. The group...