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Strangers in Strange Lands at Cinequest 2013

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,110]

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.

Destinations: India | Japan | Vietnam
Topics: Culture | People | Performing Arts | 20th Century History | For Kids | War & Conflict
Maiko

My life In Tokyo

Stephen Bueckert - stephen17 [30]

Just a couple pics from my hood.

Destinations: Thailand | Japan
Topics: Travel | National Parks | Adventure | Festivals | 20th Century History | Traditions | Art | Culture | Food | People | Working Abroad | Beaches & Resorts | Religion | Nature | Shopping | War & Conflict | Ancient History | Architecture

Japan's pursuit of cute is a $30 billion industry

Agence-France Presse AFP - Global [28,579]

The licenced character industry, including copyrights and merchandising, in Japan is worth more than Japanese people spend on books annually...

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Culture
Bardsongs

Lost and Found at Cinequest 21

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,110]

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.

Destinations: India | Sri Lanka | Japan | Vietnam
Topics: Culture | People | Festivals | Performing Arts
Cherry Blossoms

Film Review: Cherry Blossoms

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,110]

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.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Culture | People | Performing Arts
Dried Confections from Kyogashitsukasa Kotobukidou in Ningyocho, Tokyo

Winter Hospitality in Japan Part 1: In Search of Old Edo

victor wong - mucuna [3,265]

Spend the morning visiting museums or temples and shrines, enjoy a tofu set lunch and sweet afternoon tea, shop for traditional gifts and spend the evening in the mountain for elaborate dinner.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Culture | Food | Travel | People | Literature | Festivals | Fashion | 20th Century History | Shopping | Traditions | Ancient History
"Gaman" means Patience

"Gaman" means Patience

Dr. Jasmin Young - jasmindesigns [110]

A fun and interesting peak into the life of an English American female model, designer and English teacher, living over a decade in Japan.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Culture
“Matsuri” means Festival

"Matsuri" means Festival

Dr. Jasmin Young - jasmindesigns [110]

A fun and unique peek into the life of an English American female designer and teacher living beach side in the amazing cultural experience that is, Japan.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Culture | Festivals
Me at Ishida Mansen Koujo, Kyoto learning yuzen dye painting on silk

Yuzen Dyeing at Ishida Mansen Koujo, Kyoto

victor wong - mucuna [3,265]

Have you ever had a dream of designing your own kimono? This winter, I realized this dream and executed a project of designing my own obi (Japanese belt on kimono) under the guidance of Mr. Mansuke Ishida.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Culture | Travel | People | Festivals | Fashion | 20th Century History | Art | Traditions | Ancient History
The huge monument of Tengu outside Kurama Station

Possessed by the Ancient Spirit of Kyoto

victor wong - mucuna [3,265]

Spend an alternative day dressed in Kimono, encounter Tengu in Mount Kurama and seek revenge or pray for love at Kibune Shrine. When the day comes to the end, ask for fortune from the fox at Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Travel | Adventure | Literature | Women & Travel | Animals | Art | Traditions | Ecotourism | Martial Arts | Culture | Food | People | Religion | Fashion | Agriculture | Performing Arts | Nature | Ancient History | Architecture
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