On the Glow: 9 Firefly Viewing Spots in Japan
From the beginning of June to the middle of July, Japan experiences its rainy season. Humid days and sudden showers coincide with the appearance of a captivating early summer spectacle: fireflies.
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From the beginning of June to the middle of July, Japan experiences its rainy season. Humid days and sudden showers coincide with the appearance of a captivating early summer spectacle: fireflies.
Lia, an Aussie based in Tokyo, has a love of exploring the lesser known, and learning people’s life stories. After travelling the famed Mitsuboshi Kaido through the Hokuriku region, with its amazing history, beauty and rich cultural experiences, she shares with us some of her favourite places to spend a night along the way.
When plans to finally visit Japan were dashed with lockdown, Eneni reached out to a couple of fellow manga and anime lovers to arrange regular online meet-ups as a way of staying connected. As the little community grew and stories swapped however, Eneni soon realised that more could be done to make geek world more inclusive to marginalised fans of Japanese culture and we talk to her about how this led to 'Anime and Chill'.
Ippei and Janine are a Tokyo-based husband-and-wife photography duo whose love for Japan’s hidden island gems makes them true experts when it comes to exploring the country’s most off-the-beaten-track destinations. We chat to this power couple about their professional beginnings, family life and they share some insight into the world lesser known.
By now you're probably aware of 2022's big summer blockbuster zipping onto cinema screens all over the UK from August 3rd. While the star-studded film is storming UK cinemas, we thought we'd help you wow your friends with film trivia and take you through some BTS facts, the book the film was based on and the tidbits of Japanese culture scattered throughout the Bullet Train's 2 hour and 30 minute runtime!
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