month : 07/2018 7 results

Bosozoku, The Myth of a Subculture By Ruxandra Tarca

Perhaps one of the most intriguing branches of the Japanese subculture is Bosozoku, widely known as biker-gangs with violent behavior, who disregard traffic and any other imposed rules....

July 29, 2018

Sumi-e, or How to See the World in Just One Color By Ruxandra Tarca

In explaining the philosophy of sumi-e, many sources dealing with the subject quote an old Chinese legend:...

July 28, 2018

Blue Spring, a Requiem for the Lawless By Ruxandra Tarca

I’ve watched Blue Spring three times already, and I still think it is one of the best Japanese movies I have ever seen. Maybe because it’s not your average high school movie, a genre already famous in Japan. ...

July 9, 2018

Designer Toys And Their Magnificent Phylogeny By Monica Tarca

In today’s toyscene, urban designer toys are the seductive young rebels, a photogenic wonder and an aesthetic thrill, unlike most everyday mind-numbing toys....

July 5, 2018

Seoul of Foodies and its Culinary Experiences By Ruxandra Tarca

Food is always among the highlights of any traveler and, since forever, it has been one of the best ways to discover cultures. This applies to Korea as well....

July 1, 2018

One day Trip to MBC Dramia (Yongin Dae Jang Geum Park) By Ruxandra Tarca

One of the most rewarding experiences I had during my travel to Seoul was the visit to MBC’s huge sageuk drama set, MBC Dramia (Yongin Dae Jang Geum Park)....

July 1, 2018

Nihon Minkaen, A Picturesque Drop on an Urban Canvas By Ruxandra Tarca

The indescribable beauty of the historical Japanese countryside landscape is a must see for anyone. And if you are among those who don’t have enough time to explore the Kiso Valley or other regions full of history and natural beauty, rest assured. You can do this even from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. It only takes about one-hour train ride from the capital, to visit Nihon Minkaen (Japan Open-air Folk House Museum)....

July 1, 2018