Japan is one of the countries that like to incorporate and stick to its culture and traditions. Even though the traditions date back thousands of years, the Japanese still inculcate them in their everyday life. There was a time when Japanese homes mostly consisted of bamboos and other wood types for … Read more
Japanese tend to follow the Zen philosophy when it comes to designing their homes and apartments, particularly the interior. Although Zen originated in China but its principles have spanned across almost the entire Asia. It is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes the value and importance of intuition and meditation. … Read more
Sports is one of the essential aspects of Japanese culture, as the country has produced some of the most well-known sporting events and martial art styles that are organized and utilized in various countries around the world. However, despite creating and developing unique sports, it cannot be argued that the most … Read more
The Great 2011 Tōhoku Quake was a magnitude-9 earthquake that shook the area of northeastern Japan. It not only caused a lot of wreckage on its own, but also triggered a destructive tsunami. The effects of this earthquake were also apparent in several other parts of the world, even going to … Read more
Comic books have always been fascinating. While some are easy to read and understand, others such as Manga are a bit complicated. It is a Japanese version of comics and when you try to enter a new culture, things can become confusing and intimidating. When it comes to discussing Manga, it … Read more
Hundreds and thousands have lost their lives and billions have been displaced all around the world in the face of catastrophic acts of nature. Disasters happen ever since the dawn of time, but Mother Nature seems to have shown her full force during the past 10 years. From earthquakes, to floods, … Read more
Japan is a remarkably safe society with a low crime rate. It belongs to the most peaceful countries in the world. This country also incarcerates fewer people than in other wealthy countries. The number of prisoners in Japan is also low compared to other countries. As of 2015, Japan has 48 … Read more
Just like any other day, people in East Japan were busy with their life and work in the early afternoon of 11 March 2011. Life stood on a standstill for a few milliseconds before an earthquake of magnitude 9 hit the area. For a country that is proudly one of the … Read more
The Japanese are an interesting nation. Its people are known to hold cultures, traditions, and many other things that may or may not hold importance in other parts of the world. The Japanese are very conscious about names, particularly family names, and would choose the one that features honor and history. … Read more
The land of the rising sun has forever been a romantic destination for people all around the world. Guarding the far east of the globe, Japan has been influenced by many cultures and people throughout history. It adopted some of the customs as they were, and some it adopted after remodeling to … Read more