In the world of Japanese cinema, there is a certain internationally famous Japanese director who is considered to be something of a modern legend of cinematic animation around the world today. He is the creative and prolific film maker known as Hayao Miyazaki. Known for his amazing portfolio of spectacular animated films, Miyazaki continues to [...]
In Japan, Osaka is a city known for its residents having what might occasionally be considered slightly un-Japanese behavior in some ways. It is almost as though it is a kind of cultural island to a certain extent. People from Osaka would likely say that they are more vocally friendly, while people in Tokyo and [...]
On an island in the northern part of Japan is the city of “Sapporo”. A brewing company, bearing the same name, originated in Sapporo and has since made the name known around the world. Although breweries are a famous aspect of the city’s history, Sapporo has much more to offer than simply Japanese beer. Millions [...]
Yokohama is a wonderful city in Japan that should definitely be on the list of places to visit during a stay in Tokyo. In fact, it is so close to Tokyo that it is often regarded as a part of the same extended metropolis and the two are, in many ways, likely just a continuous [...]
Are you currently staying in Japan, planning to stay soon, or perhaps just wanting to know more about the modern culture and attractions in the land of the rising sun? One amazingly unique place that you may or may not have heard of is a legendary man-made island which showcases, among other things, much of [...]
Are you planning a stay in Japan sometime soon? Whether you are planning one now or simply want to learn a bit more about Japanese culture for a future stay, it is a good possibility that you may be just a little curious about the culture surrounding modern Japanese art, comics, and animation. You may [...]
