Culture

Shiba Inu dog cafes have become a charming trend in Japan, allowing visitors to enjoy a relaxing time with these adorable dogs while sipping on their favorite beverages. Here’s a concise guide to these unique cafes, including what to expect, where to find them, and tips for your visit. How to Enjoy Shiba Inu Dog Cafes Shiba Inu dog cafes offer a special blend of cultural … [Read more...] about A Guide to Shiba Inu Dog Cafes in Japan

Art, as the saying goes, imitates life. Well, for quite a few old-school Japanese arcade games, life actually inspired the art and beauty of retro games we still hold dear these days. Ghosts and Goblins, for instance, was inspired by the Aokigahara forrest in Japan, which is proclaimed to be the most haunted place in the entire country. It wasn’t just the myth surrounding … [Read more...] about The Amazing Link Between a Japanese Forrest and a Beloved Arcade Game

In Japan, there is a special importance placed upon recollections. It is intriguing that they are often given like presents. However, since gift-giving is a fundamental component for the smooth functioning of society in the Land of the Rising Sun, I suppose that is unsurprising. Japanese people are highly visual: their language is based on ideograms adapted from the Chinese … [Read more...] about The Gift of a Memory in Japanese Culture

Yes, Japan has a strong association with robots, whether its through Manga and Anime, or in real-life like Toyota’s Asimo.  But did you know that Japan’s fascination with them actually goes back to before modern technology was even invented? Ok, before you get your tinfoil hats out and think that Toyota’s ASIMO is a time-traveling robot sent from the future to change the … [Read more...] about Ancient Japanese Robots from Nagoya