Every single spring in Japan, people wait for the cherry blossom trees to bloom. Much like a weather forecast, you can check when the cherry blossom trees are blooming. From when the cherry blossoms are starting, to which area of Japan they are in. As soon as the first pink petals bloom, hanami season begins. …
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Are you just learning about kabuki and all the nuances that make this Japanese art form the much beloved treasure it has become known for? If you are then you likely have heard of the term ‘Hanamichi’ thrown around and wondered what it could possibly mean. In short the hanamichi is simply the name for …
Are you interested in learning about the three types of kabuki? If you are then you have come to the right place. In this article we are going to cover the following three types of kabuki: Shosagoto, Jidaimono and Sewamono. Each one is unique, interesting and certainly something that you need to know about if …
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If you aren’t familiar with the technique used in kabuki performances, you may see it as a series of random and exaggerated movements. However, this is absolutely not the case when it comes to this art form. Every movement, expression, and outfit plays a crucial role in a kabuki performance. In order for a kabuki …
Are you interested in learning about three instruments that are at the heart of kabuki performances? Yes? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article we are going to talk about the shamisen, tsuzumi drum and wood clappers. Three instruments that kabuki could not be without. While there are several other instruments …
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Kabuki masks have a rich history in Japanese culture. They are frequently used in rituals, festivals, and even in theater. There are a number of different kabuki masks that are used around Japan, and they can represent animals, ghosts, people, gods, devils, and other creatures. If you want to make your own kabuki mask, you …
You might have walked among many cherry blossom trees. Despite this, do you know what they smell like? If you have been left trying to remember, there is a good reason for this. Cherry blossom trees have a faint smell. Despite being underwhelming, it is sweet. It can evoke senses of calm too. There is …
When you’re visiting another part of the world, the last thing you want to do is offend the locals! However, the trouble is that what we find offensive may be entirely different from what other cultures find offensive. Fear not, though, as we’ll help you prepare for your trip by revealing some of the things …
Japan is famous for many things, and to anyone familiar with the nation’s unique culture, it won’t come as a surprise that vending machines have attained legend-like status abroad. There’s a vending machine for everything—from soda to toys, t-shirts to pizza, you can buy just about anything in a matter of seconds from a nearby …
Planning a trip to Japan, but worried about how your tattoos will be viewed by the locals? Japan has a famously complicated history with tattoos. While the country is filled with forward-thinking, accepting and friendly people, negative views regarding tattoos still linger. The increase in tourism over the past few decades has somewhat loosened these …
