Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The Japanese concept of kizuna roughly translates to ‘the bond that connects us’, referring to a deep, innate empathy we all share. The concept is ancient, while it’s widespread use is relatively new. In Japan in 2020, what exactly does kizuna look like? Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
March 2020
Humour in Japan: Embracing the silly, the smart, and the surreal…
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! If travel teaches you anything, it’s that laughter is universal. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
The Real Fukushima
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! On the 11th of March, 2011, the fourth largest earthquake since records began struck off the north-east coast of Japan, causing a tsunami with waves up to 40 metres high. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
March update: Japan and the Coronavirus
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The headlines around COVID-19 continue, and the situation has grown from an Asia-centric issue to a worldwide problem. In our own beloved Japan, although the government have taken strict preventative measures to contain any sort of spread of the virus, life goes on as normal – with […]
Dolls, emperors and snacks: Exploring the Japanese festival of Hinamatsuri
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Hinamatsuri is a beautiful Japanese tradition, steeped in history Like this post? Help us by sharing it!