In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, finding moments of peace and connection with nature can be challenging. Enter forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, a practice that invites…
Category: Society
This is just a little bit of fun, over the last few weeks, I have been seeing faces in everyday Japanese items. What do you…
Japan has amazing proverbs, which will intrigue, inspire, puzzle, and hopefully are thought-provoking. What better way to get into the mind of a people than…
When you finally come to Japan, I would highly recommend you visit an Onsen (Hot Spring). For the Japanese a weekend away at an Onsen…
In Japan, the main celebration/holiday is New Year. New Year is a time when families come together from all over Japan to meet up in…
This is a tale about the tragic and brutal death of a man who lived in Japan, 3,000 years ago. The manner of his death…
Wabi –Sabi first came to my attention because it sounded strange/cool/rhythmical W-a-b-i S-a-b-i. I have wanted to write an article on Wabi – Sabi for…
Superstitions are interesting and intriguing and can give us a glimpse into the society and culture of a country. Japan is no different and has…
Kintsugi is something I came across and thought this is so uniquely Japanese. It’s a practical and skillful art form but also shrouded in Japanese…
Introduction Hachiko is a true story about a dog (Akita-Inu) whose loyalty to his master went beyond the grave. Hachiko used to wait outside Shibuya…