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The Reason Why The Japanese Bow
What is one aspect of Japanese culture that most of us are aware of? Yes, it is the bowing etiquette. While many people know about the Japanese culture of bowing, most of us are unaware of the actual reasons behind that.
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Japanese Urban Legends: a Comprehensive List
Everyone knows Japan for its rich culture and weird social and cultural customs. But the country has a creepy side too, led by numerous toshi densetsu (urban legends). Unlike superstition-based lore of yurei (ghosts) and yokai (mythical apparitions), urban legends are circulated as true.
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Shirime: The Buttock Eye Ghost Folklore
Japanese folklore is full of Yōkai, a class of strange supernatural characters. Shirime, one of the the Yōkai, is truly bizarre!
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Japanese MMORPGs : The Most Popular Choices
Gaming has always been an integral part of Japanese culture and it has presented some of the most iconic games in popular culture. The country hasn’t been left far behind as the popularity wave of MMORPGs swept the world and there are quite a few anime/fantasy based games that have fascinated players.
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The Best Romantic Japanese Dramas – My List
Are you a big fan of soapy romance stories? What about a few touches of conflicting emotions, passion, and a liberal dose of fun? Let me tell you that Japanese TV shows have the right range of content for you to enjoy all these and much more.
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Best Onsen in Japan: Our Top 10 Ranking
Onsen bathing is an integral part of the Japanese culture. Hoards of visitors visit the country each year and end up falling in love with soaking in the hot springs. The perfect words to describe the dipping experience are therapeutic and refreshing.
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Best Japanese Movies of All Time by Ratings and Importance
Japan has created some incredibly beautiful, moving, and influential films but which ones are the best? I’ve made this list to answer exactly that, here are the 10 best Japanese movies based on their ratings, importance and just how good they are.
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Everything About Pandas in Japan
Pandas are very popular in Japan. Though few know how this furry, cute animal came to be one of Japan’s favorite symbols.
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Why Taxis Are So Expensive in Japan
According to an article published by the Japan Times, the average cost of a 5 km taxi ride in Japan is a staggering $17.7 (¥1,920). This makes it more expensive than any other country in the world except for Switzerland, which clocks in at an even more eye-watering $25.6 (¥2,458).
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Top 10 Beauty Products to Buy in Japan
Beauty that never fades, skin that never wrinkles and hair that’s never frizzy – well, we are not talking about our Disney princesses here – but, we are talking about the J- Beauty products that can make all these beauty goals come true. Japan is known for its innovative and effective beauty product lines that combine the wisdom of traditional Japanese beauty rituals with modern science.
Everything You Wondered About Japan
