Japan

The Incredible Castle Nijo in Kyoto

The Incredible Castle Nijo in Kyoto

Castle Nijo in Kyoto is one of the most recognizable in Japan. For centuries it was the seat of power of the Shogunate, built by the legendary Tokugawa Ieyasu, the...

The Incredible Castle Nijo in Kyoto

Castle Nijo in Kyoto is one of the most recognizable in Japan. For centuries it was the seat of power of the Shogunate, built by the legendary Tokugawa Ieyasu, the...

Onna-Bugeisha, the Forgotten Women Samurai

Onna-Bugeisha, the Forgotten Women Samurai

The samurai, or bushi, represent one of the most iconic symbols of Japanese culture. Yet, often overlooked is the role of the onna-bugeisha (女武者), female warriors of noble birth trained...

Onna-Bugeisha, the Forgotten Women Samurai

The samurai, or bushi, represent one of the most iconic symbols of Japanese culture. Yet, often overlooked is the role of the onna-bugeisha (女武者), female warriors of noble birth trained...

Top 5 Facts About Mount Fuji you may not know!

Top 5 Facts About Mount Fuji you may not know!

Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest and most iconic mountain, is a natural wonder that has captivated people for centuries. From its breathtaking beauty to its deep cultural significance, there’s much to...

Top 5 Facts About Mount Fuji you may not know!

Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest and most iconic mountain, is a natural wonder that has captivated people for centuries. From its breathtaking beauty to its deep cultural significance, there’s much to...

Yuki-onna: The Mysterious Snow Woman

Yuki-onna: The Mysterious Snow Woman

Few Japanese legends are so captivating as the tale of the Yuki-onna, or the Snow Woman. The Yuki-onna represents winter’s frozen allure, a personification of snow and ice who simultaneously captivates...

Yuki-onna: The Mysterious Snow Woman

Few Japanese legends are so captivating as the tale of the Yuki-onna, or the Snow Woman. The Yuki-onna represents winter’s frozen allure, a personification of snow and ice who simultaneously captivates...

Bushido Code: The Way of the Warrior

Bushido Code: The Way of the Warrior

Bushido: “The Way of the Warrior”. The moral and ethical code of conduct that guided the samurai class of feudal Japan. A rich tradition that lives on!

Bushido Code: The Way of the Warrior

Bushido: “The Way of the Warrior”. The moral and ethical code of conduct that guided the samurai class of feudal Japan. A rich tradition that lives on!

The Mysterious Tengu of Japanese Folklore

The Mysterious Tengu of Japanese Folklore

Tengu (天狗) are mysterious and often fearsome creatures that have fascinated people for centuries. Part human, part bird, these beings are believed to possess both divine and demonic qualities, appearing...

The Mysterious Tengu of Japanese Folklore

Tengu (天狗) are mysterious and often fearsome creatures that have fascinated people for centuries. Part human, part bird, these beings are believed to possess both divine and demonic qualities, appearing...