City hiking in Osaka: our useful tips
Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, is often associated with its vibrant food scene, futuristic skyscrapers and bustling urban vibe. However, behind the modern glamour, the city also offers a unique city...
Blog: In the heart of Japan
City hiking in Osaka: our useful tips
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Japanese crafts: shells as works of art in decoration and jewelry
Japanese craftsmanship, renowned for its delicacy, finesse and attachment to nature, draws its inspiration from a multitude of sources. Among these, the sea and its treasures occupy a privileged place,...
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The fundamentals of Feng Shui decoration for your bedroom
Feng Shui comes from Asia, more precisely from China. It is a concept suitable for those looking to improve their living environment. Offering a calming and zen atmosphere, it is...
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ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY IN JAPAN SINCE THE FUKUSHIMA ACCIDENT (2011)
The energy sector in Japan has a rather atypical history because it has one of the two biggest nuclear disasters of the decade, the Fukushima nuclear accident occurring in 2011...
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WHAT ARE THE MOST FAMOUS STATUES IN JAPAN?
The statues found in Japan are as unique and fascinating as the cultures that inspired them. Most of these figures are so ingrained in Japanese culture that they appear in...
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FOUNTAINS IN JAPANESE CULTURE
Japanese culture places particular importance on water fountains. There are two main types of Japanese fountains : the Tsukubai fountain and the Shishi-Odoshi fountain. Both types of fountains have a...
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FIGURINES IN JAPAN: A COVETED OBJECT BY COLLECTORS
If you have any interest in modern Japanese culture, you must have probably already seen at least one of these small figurines representing a manga or video game hero. More...
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WAKŌ: THE JAPANESE PIRATES
The term wakō refers to Japanese pirates, but also to a lesser extent: Chinese, Korean and Portuguese. They reigned terror on the seas of Asia between the 13th century and...
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NOBUKO ISHIKAWA: LEGENDARY JAPANESE JEWELRY
We have already addressed the subject of Japanese jewelry and ornaments twice , in particular that of kansashi which alone constitutes a large part of the accessories of geishas and...
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THE HISTORY OF OSAKA CASTLE
With its iconic style, Osaka Castle continues to fascinate and amaze more than three million visitors per year . It is undoubtedly Osaka's most popular city activity and when you...
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TRADITIONAL JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE
Japanese architecture continues to fascinate and inspire architects around the world. It allows you to give a unique style to a building and make it a place of peace and...
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DansHARI: THE ART OF JAPANESE MINIMALIST STORAGE
Among you is a majority of people who have already seen what the interior of a traditional Japanese house looks like. It's simple, refined, tidy and very often directly linked...
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DISCOVERING FACIAL YOGA
Facial Yoga is a traditional art in Asia, more particularly in Japan and China where it is practiced diligently to resolve conflicts between body and mind that the tensions of...
