One of the Asian sportswear companies that have made a significant presence on the global market, Asics (often written as “ASICS”) is a multinational Japanese company founded in 1949 – 15 years before the world’s top sneakers company Nike was born. Did you know that the early history of Asics and Nike … Read more
Originally, the term “kimono” means “a thing to wear” in Japanese, and has come to denote any full-length robe. However, in recent years, “kimono” has come to mean a traditional dress and national costume of Japan. Historically, the Chinese were a significant and persistent influence on its neighboring countries such as Japan … Read more
Japanese pop music or J- Pop, which is known both in and outside of Japan, is a mainstream genre of music in Japan which has a large cult following all across the globe. While J-pop earned its reputation and status in the early 1990s, it gained its first following in the 1960s. … Read more
Japanese painting has a charm of its own, with the artists developing their own styles over the centuries. If we’re interested in art, Japanese culture, history, or all of these, we should definitely read up on the great historical artists of Japan. One might say that culture and tradition are ingrained in … Read more
Wine is not the first thing tourists think about when they visit Japan, in fact not only can they produce some of the world’s best tasting beer but they can also make high-quality wines that even won a gold medal in an international wine competition that was held in France. Winemaking started … Read more
Beer was first introduced in Japan during the 17th century in the Edo period. It all started when Dutch traders that were stationed in Nagasaki opened a beer hall for sailors. And to this date, Beer remains to be the most popular alcoholic drink in Japan. It is commonly consumed at homes … Read more
Japan has long had the reputation not just for their technological advancements, but also for their unique game shows. They’re downright weird, absurd, and sometimes brutal, but at the same time, of course, they’re always entertaining and very hilarious. The cult of the Japanese game show has spread to the United States as … Read more