Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Do we really need an excuse to travel to Japan in November? Just look at those trees! Look at that landscape! Believe it or not though, there are plenty of reasons, other than that patchwork landscape, to visit during fall. Like this post? Help us by sharing […]
Culture & History
Crash course in Japanese history
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Knowing the basics of Japanese history is key to understanding what makes this country tick, so consider this your whistle-stop introduction: from Jomon to Pokemon (and the 16,000 years in between). Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Translating Haruki Murakami: Interview with Ted Goossen
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Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Haruki Murakami’s novels are perennially popular, due in no small part to a network of translators working in 50 languages. Ahead of the release of his latest title, Killing Commendatore, I caught up with long-time English translator, Ted Goossen. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Moments from Japan: Photography tour
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Wherever you go in Japan, you won’t be short of photography inspiration. Last October, the Melbourne Camera Club toured the country in search of the best snaps. Here are just a few of our favourites. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Guide to traditional Japanese art
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japanese art is one of the world’s greatest treasures. From unique styles of ink painting and calligraphy, through innovative ceramics and magnificent woodblock prints, the contributions of Japanese artists are unmatched. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japanese art is one of the world’s greatest treasures. From unique styles of ink painting and calligraphy, through innovative ceramics and magnificent woodblock prints, the contributions of Japanese artists are unmatched. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!