Japan

Seijin Hi: Coming of Age Day in Japan

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Jan 2002 06:17:36 +0000

Yesterday (January 14) was a national holiday in Japan. It was Coming of Age Day. On this day, all 20-year-olds celebrate the fact that they are officially a part of the adult community. It is...

Lost and Found at Cinequest 21

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:12:24 +0000

This year, eight films were available on DVD for pre-screening and review: Bardsongs, Snow, Bi Don't Be Afraid, Living in Seduced Circumstances, Madly in Love, Troublemaker, Raavanan, and Night Fishing with Cormorants.

Hadaka Matsuri Getting Naked...In Japan...In January

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Oct 2002 05:32:26 +0000

For most of us, a chilly January morning conjures up images of snuggling under blankets in flannel pajamas, sipping hot chocolate by a cozy fire, or schussing down the slopes in snug Gore-Tex...

My life In Tokyo

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:01:40 +0000

Just a couple pics from my hood.

Film Review: Cherry Blossoms

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:14:29 +0000

Family issues and secrets are revealed when a terminally ill man and his wife travel to Berlin to visit their children, and an unexpected tragedy shifts the venue to Japan.

Strangers in Strange Lands at Cinequest 2013

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:35:31 +0000

Now in its 23rd year, the Cinequest Film Festival, held annually in San Jose, Calif., once again presents an eclectic array of independent films from all over the world.

Discount Airlines of Asia

Anonymous — Mon, 09 May 2005 07:55:02 +0000

Dozens of low-cost airlines have been launched recently in Asia, transforming the continent's travel landscape. Here is a list of them...

Japan's Ama Women Divers

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Jun 2003 06:13:31 +0000

SHIRAHAMA, Japan, June 15, 2003 - Japan's legendary ama women shellfish divers, immortalised on stamps and in the 1967 James Bond film "You Only Live Twice", have grown older and their numbers have...

Yakuza: The Japanese Mafia

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Jul 2002 17:25:48 +0000

* * * * * "The nail that sticks up must be hammered down" - Japanese proverb * * * * * There's no room for individuality in traditional Japanese society. In a country where uniformity is valued above...

American Boarding Schools - a book review

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:31:19 +0000

A directory of American Boarding Schools, compiled with international students in mind...

Relaxing Ryokan

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:35:18 +0000

My husband had his best sleep ever in our ryokan in Japan.

Book Review: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Jan 2002 04:36:21 +0000

The place I like best in this world is the kitchen. No matter where it is, no matter what kind, if it's a kitchen, if it's a place where they make food, it's fine with me. So begins Kitchen,...

Geishas Of Japan - A Snapshot

Anonymous — Wed, 01 May 2002 20:53:23 +0000

Japanese people, I am told, do not like talking about their geisha. The few I dared to ask, seemed visibly affronted by this line of questioning. While one half of them consider geisha a ...

Celeste Goes to the Movies

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 23:23:13 +0000

Film Reviews by Celeste Heiter

Japanese Cooking Utensils and Serving Dishes

Anonymous — Sun, 29 Dec 2002 06:55:45 +0000

In a perfect world, every home kitchen would be equipped with the finest tools and the most elegant dishware. However, preparing and serving Japanese food in your own kitchen doesn't necessarily...