Culture
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10 Best Japanese Drama Movies of All Time
Japanese film is a unique art form. While there are many excellent and rightfully well-known Japanese horror movies, Japanese drama movies deserve just as much credit. Drawing on ancient cultural traditions, Japanese drama movies offer something entirely unique. Many of the best ones were produced just as film was coming […]
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10 Best Classic Japanese Video Games
Japan has made some of the most iconic and influential video games in the world. These games are cultural icons. Even the earliest and simplest of them were huge leaps in design innovation and captivated generations of gamers. Modern games can trace their descent back to these legends. Some have […]
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7 Original Castles in Japan that are worth Seeing
Much like Europe, Japan is a land littered with castles. The Japanese feudal period was full of lords and emperors who wanted to make their mark on the land. They did so by building great castles, many of which were used as fortresses. Now, of course, these castles are historical […]
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6 Famous Shrines to Visit in Japan
Japan is a land filled with history, culture, and a deep spirituality. Shrines are considered the sacred places in Japan along with many famous Buddhist temples. Many visitors to Japan think that they should experience the history, mind-boggling architectures, rituals, and customs of a traditional Shinto Shrine. Are you ready to […]
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10 Best Haruki Murakami Books
Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer known for both his fiction and non-fiction writing. They have been translated into English by many different writers. His work is often surreal and fatalistic, often dealing with themes of loneliness. He is considered among the greatest living novelists by many literary critics. Murakami’s […]
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10 Japanese Classic Manga Series of All Time
Looking to start reading manga? Manga are basically Japanese comic books. There are a wide number of genres and more titles available than you can imagine. So where to start? Classic manga series are classics for a reason. Their art, storylines, and even cultural impacts make them stand out from […]
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11 Greatest Samurai Movies of All Time
Japanese samurai films are international classics. They’ve been the inspiration for westerns and science fiction movies, with an iconic look and feel, as well as many diverse stories to tell. If you’re looking to get into the genre, though, it can be hard to know which Japanese samurai films you […]
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Autumn in Kamakura 2020
There are many places around the world to view autumn colors, and those in Japan are second to none. In Japan, we have four very distinct seasons (five if you include the rainy season in June and July). The archipelago stretches from Okinawa in the south to Hokkaido in the […]
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10 Best Japanese Anime Movies of All Time
I think I know why you are here now. You probably have watched one or two anime movies, and enjoyed watching them thoroughly. So, are you looking for some other famous Japanese anime films? The following top animated movies often make you smile, sad, and cry, and of course the […]
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10 Japanese Classic Books to Read
If reading is in your blood, and you highly admire Japanese culture, I welcome you to read one of the following great classics of Japanese literature. The nation of Japan has a long and storied literary history going back more than thousand years, changing as the culture of Japan grew […]
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