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Japan earthquake heralds a catastrophic start to 2024
2024 in Japan has not got off to a good start; a massive earthquake has occurred in Ishikawa Prefecture followed by a fatal collision at Haneda airport.
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.
Shogi vs Chess: the Japanese board game explained
The Japanese game of Shogi is often referred to as Japanese Chess. To explain what Shogi is, lets compare it to the game we already know.
What is Tanabata? A festival of stars, hope and lovers
Tanabata is a Japanese festival that is centered around a traditional folk story. Gain an insight into this visual representation of summer.
The Japanese Yen facing near-record decline
For the last twelve months the value of the Japanese Yen has been in decline, with its currency facing a near 32 year low.
Is knowing Japanese necessary to visit Japan?
Is knowing Japanese necessary to visit Japan? is a question that is rightfully asked when planning a trip. I aim to help understand if this is the case.