Afia Ibnat
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How Hokusai Paved the Path for Japan’s Art Scene
From posters to restaurant art, the works of Hokusai are as widespread as they come. But how did he manage to change the face of Japanese art forever?
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Artsy Things to Do in Tokyo
With borders opening up again, you may be considering coming to Japan and checking out all the cool places you missed and all the things to do in Tokyo.
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How The Japanese Art of Kintsugi Can Help You Reframe Post-Pandemic Hardships
Upholding the spirit of wabi-sabi, the main purpose of kintsugi is to highlight that even broken things, once mended with gold become more beautiful in the end.
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3 Moments in Japanese History You Should Know About
Japan is one of the oldest countries in the world, making Japanese history rich with events that changed the trajectory of the country.
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3 Best Pop Culture Trends to Come Out of Japan
Anime and manga are some of the most distinct pop culture pieces to come out of Japan, but there's much more to discover beyond that.
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COVID-19: How Japan’s Closed Borders Affected Students, Spouses & Workers
The severe measures concerning Japan's borders have wreaked havoc & separated many from their education, jobs, and loved ones in the last two years.
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5 Culture Shock Moments for a South Asian in Japan
It is common for newcomers to experience a culture shock in Japan as the norms, beliefs & technology can be overwhelming at first.
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Shikata Ga Nai: A Cultural Argument for Japan’s Dwindling Protests
"Shikata ga nai" is a phrase in Japanese that translates to "it can't be helped" or "it is unavoidable." In Japan, this phrase has become a cultural phenomenon.
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A Critical Look into Japan’s Womenomics
“Womenomics”, a term coined by Kathy Matsui and her team essentially created the necessary push for women to be included in the labour force in Japan.
