Just beside the historic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Hanayashiki holds the title of Japan’s oldest amusement park!

In the 1980s, Japan had bright neon lights, abundant wealth, and big dreams everywhere. This was the bubble era, a wild time when Japan’s economy grew super fast, property and stock prices zoomed to the sky, and people lived like the future was unlimited.

Japanese culture has fascinated many people around the world in recent decades. Let’s look at some interesting facts about Japan to dispel the myths!

What was once highly commercialized music suited for city folk back in the 80s, city pop has recently exploded in popularity worldwide. If you’ve never listened to city pop or spent an afternoon lounging with a whole playlist on your TV, this is the article for you!

Thanks to the amazing artists who helped shape and grow it, Japanese pop art has spread worldwide and captured the hearts of many.

The Japanese language is filled with special words that describe deep feelings, habits, and ways of seeing the world. Many of these don’t have direct English translations but express something instantly recognizable. Let’s take a look at some words you should know.