Shotengai Magazine
Japanese Religion (II): Buddhism and Temple
Buddhism and Shinto, temple and shrine, Romon and Torii…What's the difference between them? For travelers, it's hard to distinguish which is a shrine and which is a temple. This article is...
Japanese Religion (II): Buddhism and Temple
Buddhism and Shinto, temple and shrine, Romon and Torii…What's the difference between them? For travelers, it's hard to distinguish which is a shrine and which is a temple. This article is...
Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines
Have you ever seen this character typed out somewhere: ⛩？ Few Japanese people would have trouble recognizing this. As one of the most famous iconic symbols of Japan, Torii represents Japanese culture and Japanese religion. Torii...
Japanese Religion (I): Shintoism and Shrines
Have you ever seen this character typed out somewhere: ⛩？ Few Japanese people would have trouble recognizing this. As one of the most famous iconic symbols of Japan, Torii represents Japanese culture and Japanese religion. Torii...
Manga: The Heart of Popular Japanese Culture
Naruto, Luffy, Conan, Sakuragi, Doraemon, Yagami…If you have access to Japanese comics (manga) or anime, you will have heard at least one of these names. With various genres and tons of...
Manga: The Heart of Popular Japanese Culture
Naruto, Luffy, Conan, Sakuragi, Doraemon, Yagami…If you have access to Japanese comics (manga) or anime, you will have heard at least one of these names. With various genres and tons of...
Wagashi: The Japanese Traditional Sweets
Have you ever known a dessert that looks like a beautiful flower? It is an amazing design by Japanese - Wagashi, a delicate confection that not only tastes good but also looks...
Wagashi: The Japanese Traditional Sweets
Have you ever known a dessert that looks like a beautiful flower? It is an amazing design by Japanese - Wagashi, a delicate confection that not only tastes good but also looks...
Sake: The National Beverage of Japan(II)
Though the Junmai Daiginjo is the best and most famous sake, there is numerous "non-famous" sake that deserves to be explored and appreciated. After all, the best does not necessarily...
Sake: The National Beverage of Japan(II)
Though the Junmai Daiginjo is the best and most famous sake, there is numerous "non-famous" sake that deserves to be explored and appreciated. After all, the best does not necessarily...
Sake: The National Beverage of Japan(I)
Sake is the Japanese national beverage. With more than 2000-year history, Sake has gradually evolved into many types. For travelers, it's hard to understand the differences. Actually, Sake is categorized according to main factors:...
Sake: The National Beverage of Japan(I)
Sake is the Japanese national beverage. With more than 2000-year history, Sake has gradually evolved into many types. For travelers, it's hard to understand the differences. Actually, Sake is categorized according to main factors:...