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Art & Lifestyle Mar. 10, 2014

The 311 3rd Anniversary

It's March 11, 2014. It's been 3 years since East Japan Great Earthquake. Read more »

Art & Lifestyle Feb. 1, 2014

JLG: Setsubun Guide 2014

February 3rd, 2014 is Setsubun (せつぶん or 節分) in Japan. It means "the change of the season". Because the spring is coming, Setsubun in Feb is the most important setsubun of the year. Read more »

Art & Lifestyle Jan. 1, 2014

Hatsumoude - The First Shrine Visit of the Year

Japanese people are very competetive. They want to be the first, the best, have the highest, fastest and longest. Representing that idea is the also, that a lot of things are named "The first ... of..." Read more »

Art & Lifestyle Dec. 25, 2013

Santa brought me some.... Chicken?

A look at how the Japanese celebrate Christmas. It's different, but heartwarming nonetheless, this article takes a deep look at how this western tradition has changed Japanese culture when it comes to the Christmas season. Read more »

Art & Lifestyle Sep. 15, 2013

Manga made in Germany

Christina Plaka is one of Germany's best known manga artists who already has published several manga stories in her homecountr. We were able to do an interview with Christina about her passion to manga and her latest work. Read more »

Art & Lifestyle Jun. 21, 2013

A Day Unlike Any Other - Weddings in Japan

An inside look at Japanese Wedding traditions and some images from Katz's own wedding in Japan. It was a wonderful day with great people in an amazing city, and here's the tale behind the event. Read on to get the whole story on this momentous day... Read more »