Kawaii: the Japanese art of being “cute”
If you are a fan of manga, anime or Japanese culture as a whole, then you know pretty well that kawaii is not just another… Read More »Kawaii: the Japanese art of being “cute”
Culture of Asia
Chinese Moon Festival – a story of love, hard work, and self-sacrifice
Chinese culture is steeped in intricacies and wonderful tales, and with a 4000-year history, there are bound to be some stories that are more memorable… Read More »Chinese Moon Festival – a story of love, hard work, and self-sacrifice
5 Asian ways to call you a “foreigner” and the meaning behind them
Whether you’ve decided to settle in Asia for good or are just visiting, as a foreigner in Asia, you will want to be as fully… Read More »5 Asian ways to call you a “foreigner” and the meaning behind them
Ikigai – the Japanese “reason for being”
Every person has their own pace of life and each of us decides for themselves just how much work is enough work. There are some… Read More »Ikigai – the Japanese “reason for being”
Japan and Korea – the different aspects of Children’s day
Almost every country has a holiday that celebrates children. Youngsters are a very important part of society and there are a lot of traditions all… Read More »Japan and Korea – the different aspects of Children’s day
Cultural differences: saying “no” in India – how to read between the lines
In this blog, we’re often writing about cultural differences and peculiarities – habits some cultures have adopted that some of us cannot even imagine. Today… Read More »Cultural differences: saying “no” in India – how to read between the lines
The marathon craze in Asia – combining healthy with fun
With spring going full force and summer waiting just around the corner people have already fully woken up and are searching for new challenges and… Read More »The marathon craze in Asia – combining healthy with fun
The evolution of the Songkran Festival in Thailand
The Songkran festival is one of the most important celebrations in Thailand and is officially celebrated annually between the 13th and 15th of April. It… Read More »The evolution of the Songkran Festival in Thailand
A linguistic journey through Japanese restaurant culture
Naturally, wherever we travel, we want to get to know the local cuisine. But each country has its own rules and subtleties, even in such… Read More »A linguistic journey through Japanese restaurant culture
Mulan – a true Chinese legend hitting the box offices in March 2020
A Synopsis of Mulan Hua Mulan was a Chinese warrior woman who lived during the Northern and Southern dynasties (a period of time that took… Read More »Mulan – a true Chinese legend hitting the box offices in March 2020