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Japanese Arts (I): Geisha

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...

Japanese Delicacy (III): Sushi

Japanese Delicacy (III): Sushi

When talking about Japanese food, sushi is probably the first thing coming to your mind. As the iconic food of Japan, sushi is also famous and popular worldwide. However, many people have...

Japanese Delicacy (III): Sushi

When talking about Japanese food, sushi is probably the first thing coming to your mind. As the iconic food of Japan, sushi is also famous and popular worldwide. However, many people have...

Natsu Matsuri (IV): Japanese Summer Festival

Natsu Matsuri (IV): Japanese Summer Festival

You are totally wrong if you think that a natsu matsuri is all about music, dance, and shrines! It's undeniable that those three things are important and indispensable parts of a...

Natsu Matsuri (IV): Japanese Summer Festival

You are totally wrong if you think that a natsu matsuri is all about music, dance, and shrines! It's undeniable that those three things are important and indispensable parts of a...

Natsu Matsuri (III): Japanese Summer Festival

Natsu Matsuri (III): Japanese Summer Festival

Gion Matsuri, Tenjin Matsuri, and Sanno Matsuri are great, but they are not the only festivals in Japan. There are still many interesting summer festivals that deserve to be explored. This article...

Natsu Matsuri (III): Japanese Summer Festival

Gion Matsuri, Tenjin Matsuri, and Sanno Matsuri are great, but they are not the only festivals in Japan. There are still many interesting summer festivals that deserve to be explored. This article...

Natsu Matsuri (II): Japanese Summer Festival

Natsu Matsuri (II): Japanese Summer Festival

After learning basic information about Natsu Matsuri, it's time to explore some interesting festivals! With a long duration, a huge number of participants, and a grand scale, Gion Matsuri, Tenjin...

Natsu Matsuri (II): Japanese Summer Festival

After learning basic information about Natsu Matsuri, it's time to explore some interesting festivals! With a long duration, a huge number of participants, and a grand scale, Gion Matsuri, Tenjin...

Natsu Matsuri (I): Japanese Summer Festival

Natsu Matsuri (I): Japanese Summer Festival

Natsu Matsuri equals fireworks+breezes+lanterns, sweets+ drinks+games+A LOT OF FUN! Many people may misunderstand Natsu Matsuri to be a special Japanese festival. Actually, it is a collective term for all the...

Natsu Matsuri (I): Japanese Summer Festival

Natsu Matsuri equals fireworks+breezes+lanterns, sweets+ drinks+games+A LOT OF FUN! Many people may misunderstand Natsu Matsuri to be a special Japanese festival. Actually, it is a collective term for all the...