Spilling the tea of Japanese tea ceremony
What's the point of Japanese tea ceremony? Here's a fun explanation of its enlightening goal, its link with Zen and its intriguing gimmicks.
TOKUGAWA Tsunayoshi: 17th century Japanese ruler with the ethics of the future
TOKUGAWA Tsunayoshi was an iconic ruler who was nicknamed Dog King, being a maker of laws that beheaded people for killing or straying puppies.
Population of Tokyo: story of the birth and growth of the megacity
Greater Tokyo is the most populous city in the world, but how did it get to be so big?
The lion of Nihonbashi
The lion sculpture protecting the origin of all roads of Japan, the Nihonbashi bridge, drawn in ink.
The unromantic AND romantic reasons Japanese men suck at saying “I love you”
Why are Japanese men Japanese men incapable of saying "I love you"?
Japanese archery Kyūdō & where you can casually try it
A quick walkthrough of the bizarre and satisfying world of Kyūdō and places you can casually experience it in and around the Tokyo area.
Japan used to be ruled by an incredible woman, HINO Tomiko
Throughout its history, Japan has seen women pulling strings behind the scene. HINO Tomiko is a great example representing how women have outsmarted men in Japan.
Cranes of Shibuya
Cranes used to flock to Tokyo every autumn once upon a time. Some bigger cranes flock nearby modern-day Shibuya River.
Japanese business culture etiquettes that will win you instant respect
Observing these simple business etiquettes will win you respect from your Japanese counterparts instantly.
Ink painting of Tokyo Station
An ink painting of Tokyo Station and a mountainous cityscape in the background, coupled with Japanese haiku calligraphy.