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Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle’s Powerful Imagery from the Early Edo Period By Monica Tarca

 The 400+ years old Nijo Castle was one of the sweetest surprises I found in Kyoto. ...
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W-Two Worlds

W-Two Worlds K-Drama Review by Rose Green

 What happens when the character you are writing comes alive?...
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vampire cosplay

Cosplay Fang Clubs – Tales of Vampirism Told in Style By Monica Tarca

 Humankind likes to be scared. In all stages of our history, threatening representations of the abnormal inspired rituals, myths, ceremonies, horror stories and a vast imagery capable to intimidate the established mechanism of societies and individuals....
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Seoul Palaces

Seoul Palaces: Unhyeongung By Ruxandra Tarca

 Unhyeongung was the first of the Seoul palaces I visited and, after seeing quite a few of them, it still is one of my favorites. ...
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akita inu temperament

Life With An Akita Inu Interview with Akita Inu owner Jo Jacote

 Gracious, courageous, dominant and highly devoted to his owner, the Akita Inu has rightfully gained its reputation as a national treasure of Japan. ...
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5 Things To Do While in Seoul

5 Things To Do While In Seoul By Ruxandra Tarca

 Indeed, if you are in Seoul you should definitely try the yummy food, visit the palaces and buy the famous Korean cosmetics. ...
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The Kid’s Citadel – comic book recommendation Interview with creator Daniel Horia

 Have you ever imagined your childhood as a comic book story, with you as the main character, the absolute star? Yes, many of us did....
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Bosozoku gang

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....
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sumi-e brushes

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:...
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Blue Spring screenshot

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. ...
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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....
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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....
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dae jang geum

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)....
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visit nihon minkaen

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)....
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