BIL Blogs

Japanese cuisine (or ‘Washoku’) has long been admired outside of Japan for its focus on health & beauty, a...

Have you heard of the Japanese traditional performing art called Rakugo?It might not be as well known overseas...

There are many types of traditional entertainment in Japan, but among these, Kabuki, which is registered as an...

I imagine that every region has traditional native costumes. In Japan, the kimono falls under this category. H...

Japanese anime is extremely popular not only in Japan but also overseas as a form of pop culture that represen...

Typical Japanese festivals consist of Shinto rituals to pray to and thank the gods for good harvests. They are...

As the new coronavirus continues to spread globally, and with some countries requiring masks to be worn in pub...

Ever since Japan’s adoption of the school uniform in the 1870s, it has gone through various evolutions before ...

If you are interested in Japan, you have probably heard of the Japanese phrase “Kawaii” (cuteness). The alphab...

An important part of Japanese culture is the act of enjoying the changes that come with the seasons, by admiri...