Totoro to Tanuki’s: The Amazing Japanese Folklore Behind Beloved Studio Ghibli Movies
An introduction into the Japanese folklore, spirits and old legends that inspired the world of Studio Ghibli and shaped its most beloved films.
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Touring Around Tokyo: The Capital of the Land of the Rising Sun
Out of all of the countries that I’ve had the pleasure of knowing, loving and – luckily enough – visiting, Japan is by far the most enticing, multi-faceted and exciting cultural masterpiece I have ever known. Having spent nearly three…
Mamma Mia! Japan opens world’s first Super Nintendo World
Universal Studios Japan have opened the gates to the much anticipated Super Nintendo World in Osaka. Following the alleviation of major covid-19 restrictions in Osaka, Super Nintendo World opened to the public on 18 March and beloved childhood characters are…
Origin of 15 Japanese loanwords all English speakers use
Karaoke, Emoji, Ramen, etc, are Japanese loanwords we use in everyday life. Did you know other loanwords originated in Japan? Whether you have ever learned Japanese or not, you might have used some Japanese loanwords in English. These words are…
7 Cultural differences: Japan vs Ireland
Living in a different country sounds attractive to some who love experiencing a new culture. They might find a strange custom in other countries or come to question your own. I have lived in Dublin for only a month, but…
Japan passes controversial anti-terror law
In order to prevent any possibility of a terrorist attack ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan passed a controversial anti-terror law on Thursday that sparked street protests and warnings from critics that it would stomp on citizens’…
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival 2017
If you are a fan of Japanese culture, you definitely shouldn’t miss out on the Japanese Cherry Blooming Festival, which takes place in the Phoenix Park on 23th April. You will have the chance to explore Japanese culture from traditional to…
Karaoke in Dublin
What could be better than spending your night out in Dublin by grabbing a group of friends and coercing them into singing with you along to Oasis’ or ABBA’s hits in one of the numerous pubs and karaoke bars. Often,…
The Japanese Alice in Wonderland – Kanon Wakeshima: The Japanese Alice in Wonderland – Kanon Wakeshima
Japanese singer and songwriter Kanon Wakeshima is truly different from other artists in Japan. She seems like a doll in her ruffled white dress when she walks onto the stage and seems so small compared to her cello. The cello…