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When you’re looking for information about Japan a question you most likely have will be: ‘when is the best time to go to Japan?’ Summer, winter, spring, autumn? All seasons have their charm, but during the winter the Sapporo Snow Festival is definitely worth a …
After I saw the Capybara hotsprings I shouldn’t be surprised about something like this. Still, it’s quite amazing to read about the Monkey Park in Nagano prefecture, where the snow monkeys leisurely bathe in hotsprings as well. Oh, and be careful if you want to …
Did you ever break something? Maybe when you were little, knocking over grandma’s favorite vase? Oops. Although your grandma probably (hopefully) liked you more than the vase, you could throw it away. Not in Japan! There broken pottery is a real form of art. Credit: …
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Do you already have plans with your special one? Have a great time and cherish those moments together. Or have you not found the right person yet? This year might be your year… To give everyone some inspiration for this …
Is it edible? Check. Does it look adorable? Double-check. And can you make this yourself? Also check! While looking at a few DIY channels on Youtube, I came across this fun channel of KinnyTV. She is a Korean woman who makes the most incredible food …
With this being my first overseas trip, I had the intention of packing light. Intention. In the end I took way too much stuff with me, so learn from my mistakes and do not take these 10 items with you. Note: This ‘things not to …
Shiba Inu ceramics really exist! And they’re as adorable and cute as you can probably imagine. Succulent pots, vases, cups plates…. Artist Tetsuya Iseda can create almost anything in the shape of this incredibly populair dog. Photo credits: Tetsuya Iseda Even if you haven’t heard …
Japanese leaf art is one of those things you never knew you needed until you saw it. It appears autumn is a great way for the Japanese to showcase their creativity and amazing artistic skills. Locals across the country just randomly cheer up the streets …
Time to upgrade your desk! After the magic sakura tree you might already have the Japanese spring in your office or home all year long, buy hey, why not do more? A sakura pencil is a great addition to any desk and it makes cherry blossom …