Shotengai Magazine
Japanese Arts(III): Manzai
Manzai is a Japanese comedy acted by a duo. It's a stand-up comedy in which the two comedians (occasionally three) joke with each other at a high speed. The two...
Japanese Arts(III): Manzai
Manzai is a Japanese comedy acted by a duo. It's a stand-up comedy in which the two comedians (occasionally three) joke with each other at a high speed. The two...
Japanese Arts (II): Rakugo
Rakugo is a traditional Japanese art. It's a verbal entertainment performed by one person. The performer will tell a story only through words and actions. Most of the stories are...
Japanese Arts (II): Rakugo
Rakugo is a traditional Japanese art. It's a verbal entertainment performed by one person. The performer will tell a story only through words and actions. Most of the stories are...
The Maneki Neko: Japan's Lucky Cat
If you've ever been to any Chinese/Japanese restaurants and stores, you are no stranger to the small cat statue with a beckoning paw. It is called the maneki neko. It's a...
The Maneki Neko: Japan's Lucky Cat
If you've ever been to any Chinese/Japanese restaurants and stores, you are no stranger to the small cat statue with a beckoning paw. It is called the maneki neko. It's a...
Sumo: Japanese Wrestling
Sumo was initially a traditional Japanese Shinto ritual dance praying for harvest and prosperity. Nowadays, it is competitive full-contact wrestling in which two wrestlers compete against each other with their big bodies. With its...
Sumo: Japanese Wrestling
Sumo was initially a traditional Japanese Shinto ritual dance praying for harvest and prosperity. Nowadays, it is competitive full-contact wrestling in which two wrestlers compete against each other with their big bodies. With its...
Japanese Delicacy (IV): Ekiben
Ekiben is a pre-packaged lunch box with lots of variety. It's a Japanese bento to be enjoyed on trains. Once seated, you can unwrap your ekiben box and enjoy your meal while a beautiful view...
Japanese Delicacy (IV): Ekiben
Ekiben is a pre-packaged lunch box with lots of variety. It's a Japanese bento to be enjoyed on trains. Once seated, you can unwrap your ekiben box and enjoy your meal while a beautiful view...
Japanese Arts (I): Geisha
Geisha are Japanese performance artists who have mastery of dancing, singing, instrument playing, and tea ceremony. They are the best hosts and entertainers to make you feel at ease. They train hard...
Japanese Arts (I): Geisha
Geisha are Japanese performance artists who have mastery of dancing, singing, instrument playing, and tea ceremony. They are the best hosts and entertainers to make you feel at ease. They train hard...