The major annual festival at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine in Kamakura is known as REITA-Sai. It stands out as one of the most remarkable moments in Japan’s Shinto festivities calendar. The festival, held over three days from September 14 to 16, captivates visitors with its lavish yabusame ritual. This is a unique form of archery performed […]
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Nier: Automata is an action-RPG (action role-playing game) video game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix. It was released in 2017 on PlayStation 4, PC and later on Xbox One. It is the spiritual sequel to the game Nier (2010), itself a spin-off of the Drakengard series. Created under the direction of Yoko
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Okumura Masanobu, born in 1686 and died in 1764, is an iconic figure in Japanese art. He is recognized as one of the first masters of ukiyo-e, a style of woodblock print that flourished during the Edo period. Masanobu contributed to the evolution of this art form. And he also played a key role in
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Nananan Kiriko is a Japanese mangaka. Her work has established itself as a reference in alternative manga and the gekiga movement. It is a more mature subgenre of manga, often intended for an adult audience. This author was born in 1972 in Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture. She has distinguished herself from the beginning with a unique
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Yukio Mishima, real name Kimitake Hiraoka, is one of the most iconic and controversial figures in 20th-century Japanese literature. His prolific work, his obsession with honor, nationalism, and beauty, as well as his spectacular death by seppuku (ritual suicide) in 1970, have left a lasting mark on Japanese and international culture. This unique blend of
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Nestled in the heart of the city of Nara, Yakushi-ji Temple is a historical gem. It transports its visitors to Japan’s glorious past. Founded in the 7th century, this majestic Buddhist temple is one of the oldest and most revered in the country. This is a testament to its rich cultural and religious heritage. A
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Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) is an emblematic figure of 20th-century Japanese printmaking. Famous for his delicate and luminous landscapes, he was able to combine traditional Japanese printmaking techniques with Western influences. Particularly through the use of perspective and play of light. The Beginnings of a Versatile Artist Born in Kurume, Japan, Yoshida showed a great aptitude
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Located on the west coast of the island of Honshū, Shimane Prefecture is a discreet region. But the history and culture of Japan are deeply rooted there. This territory is sparsely populated and mostly rural. However, it is famous for its breathtaking natural landscapes, its historical sites rich in myths and legends, as well as
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Matsue Castle, or Matsue-jo in Japanese, is a majestic icon of Japanese heritage. It is nestled in Shimane Prefecture, on the shores of Lake Shinji. With its iconic architecture and picturesque setting, this castle offers visitors a fascinating immersion into Japan’s feudal era. History of Matsue Castle: A Remnant of the Feudal Era Built in
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Toei Animation is one of the most iconic and influential animation studios in Japan. It was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films. It was renamed Toei Animation after its acquisition by the Toei Company in 1956. Over the decades, the studio has produced some of the most significant works in the history of Japanese
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