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The Japanese Hanami season and blossoms at home
Hanami and the blossoming of Sakura is a much awaited time of the year. Here’s an introduction to the season and finding blossoms at home.
Battle Royale film review: 20 year perspective
Battle Royale, a film released over 20 years ago is still just as shocking as was then. Lets look at what makes it so and the effects it had.
Golden Week in Japan: All you need to know
Golden Week is the busiest time of the year for Japan but what is it all about? Read this short guide to get to grips with all that’s involved.
The prestige and influence of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints
Ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock prints) are considered to be the most important pieces of Japanese art. But what are they and why is that the case?
Samurai Shifters film review: An alternate perspective of samurai
Samurai Shifters is a 2019 Japanese film directed by Inudo Isshin. I take a look at this alternate samurai narrative with my film review.
Japanese families to receive 1 million yen to relocate from Tokyo
Starting off the new year, the Japanese government is trying to tackle the population crisis by offering 1 million yen per child to relocate from Tokyo.