Beautiful Japan is a country with a rich history – full of politics, revolts, and bloodshed. One of the most notable and exciting talking points regarding this is the shogunate – or the government of the shogun. In other words, a military-run government that lasted over 500 years and changed the course of the country’s …
Japan has some unique animals. What is the national animal of Japan? It’s time to find out below, and we’ve got all the best information about the national animal of Japan, so enjoy! The Japanese people have a long history of having an interest in their country’s wildlife. They are very proud of their native …
When you think of Japanese History, you’re probably thinking about Samurai. Western pop culture is packed with images of warriors clad in armor, with demon masks and katana blades. In many ways, samurai were the knights that we know from European history during the medieval period, but when did they rule and how long was …
When Samurai Ruled Japan: The Kamakura Period Explained Read More »
Samurai played an important role in Japan’s history. However, today they only exist in popular cultures, such as in movies and television shows. This is because samurai no longer exist in the modern world. Yet, if you wish to learn about samurai when they were in their prime, you’ve come to the right place. The …
Geisha were professional entertainers in the past but geisha culture has changed significantly in the last hundred years. While these beautiful women can still be found in large cities across Japan, modern geisha have adapted to the new age. In this article, we find out where you can find modern-day geisha in Japan and how …
When you look at a Geisha today, then you will notice her beauty in an instant. With her white face, red lips and the dark shimada hairstyle, a geisha stands out from the crowd. But where does the tradition of white face makeup on geisha come from? There are a couple of different reasons, including …
Why Do Geisha Have White Faces? – Traditional Japanese Makeup Explained Read More »
Geishas are a popular symbol of Japanese culture. This term is used to describe Japanese female performers. Geisha are renowned for their unique singing and dancing performances. Though geisha are traditionally female, there can also be male geisha. These male geisha are called taikomochi. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about …
What Are Male Geisha Called? – What You Need To Know! Read More »
Geisha are a part of Japanese culture. If you have watched anime, like looking into Japanese history or you have enjoyed the masterpiece memoirs of a geisha you will know that geisha are an important part of their culture. Because of this it is easy to get overwhelmed when you see a geisha ‘out in …
If there’s one thing from Japan that has become super popular all over the world, it’s anime. Anime has become a global genre of entertainment and has fans in hundreds of different countries. However, despite anime’s popularity, it is often confused with another type of Japanese media – manga. If you have heard these two …
As the largest metropolitan area in the world, it should come as no surprise that Tokyo is packed with must-see cultural attractions. The city’s home to some of the most-renowned museums, and they’re far from the stuffy spaces of decades past. Whether your passion is art, culture or history, there’s a museum in Tokyo just …
