Blogging about one's travels can be a huge source of inspiration and ideas, as there is so much one can write about a place they have visited. There's the cultural aspect, as well as outdoor locations for nature enthusiasts. Then there's the entertainment side, and let's not forget about food!
When visiting Japan was simply a faraway wish that I wished one day—in a very far distant future—I would get to accomplish, one thing I was completely adamant about was that, if I ever managed to visit Kyoto, I would go to Fushimi Inari Taisha and I would walk through the thousands vermilion Torii Gates all the way up to the top, no matter what.
I'm back with manga reviews and this time I'm bringing quite the fun read for you all. I normally don't favour school life reads, however, this piqued my interest as the main female character is the secret daughter of a Yakuza leader, so I gave this one a shot right away!
My passion for Asian dramas goes beyond region. I've watched Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and even Thai dramas, and all have unique qualities that make them special whether it's their storyline, characters, or relationship dynamics. Today I would like to share with you 5 Japanese dramas worth watching. Some of them have become my favourites—which I've watched more than once—and others I actually discovered while I was in Japan, so they have a special place in my heart.
It's been a long time since I last reviewed a book here on the blog. However, after coming back from Japan, I thought that one of the books I couldn't get to back then would be quite appropriate to get to now, and that is Maneki Neko: The Japanese Secret to Good Luck and Happiness by Nobuo Suzuki.
I recently went on a trip to Japan for almost three months and it was the most amazing experience I've had in a really long time. If you've been a reader of my blog since the very beginning, or you've known me long before that, then you'll know how much I love Japan, and I've spent the past four years researching this country's customs and its culture, so that I would be somewhat prepared when the time was right.
I first came to hear of Lafcadio Hearn during my visit at the “Fantasmi e Spiriti del Giappone” exhibition, as the tales depicted in Benjamin Lacombe's book are inspired by Hearn’s stories. Today, I will be sharing my impressions of Hearn's book In Ghostly Japan.
It’s been a really long time since I read a manga. However, I recently decided to get back on track and be active on NetGalley again, and this manga caught my eye immediately. I mean with a title like That Time the Manga Editor Started a New Life in the Countryside, how could I not be interested?
Since I became passionate about Japanese culture, I’ve been interested in Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji for quite some time, so I’m really glad I was finally able to read it.
Today is a very special day for different reasons—which I'll get to in a moment—so I wanted to celebrate with a different ZenPop post!
Sunscreen? Check. Beachwear? Check. A new Japanese snack box full of delicious and refreshing treats by the one and only ZenPop? Absolutely check!!
It's Matsuri season! If you—like me—aren't able to experience a Matsuri festival, don't worry, because ZenPop made sure that we're able to enjoy this aspect of Japanese culture with the delicious snacks in this month's box!
New month, new ZenPop Snack box! Oh, wait, what's this? A brand new design and a new booklet? That's amazing!
The cherry blossoms have bloomed, Spring has brought some sunny days, and ZenPop is taking us on a trip to a beautiful city full of history and good food.
You know by now that I am very fond of Japanese culture, but what you probably don't know is that I'm also very fond of Japanese myths, legends, and folklore. And that's what I'm going to talk about today.
Ahhh, it's finally Spring... You know what it means, right? That ZenPop is at it with a brand new Japanese snack box, and this time is all about the cherry blossoms!
February is the month of love, and because I LOVE Zenpop so much, I'm sharing a double dose of their wonderful Japanese snacks with you, my lovely readers! I'm sure you'll particularly enjoy their current theme, so why don't you go ahead and discover what it is?
By now you should know how fond of Zenpop I am, their treats are simply delicious and I don't have anything but praises for them! Even more so now that they've introduced a new Japanese Snack Box!