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Chiaki
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Writer of various topics about Japan and themes including online learning and AML trends
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Bunraku: See Art in All Shapes and Sizes with the Magic of Traditional Japanese Puppetry!
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Bunraku: See Art in All Shapes and Sizes with the Magic of Traditional Japanese Puppetry!
The second part of this series features Bunraku (文楽) which is strictly speaking, performed not by human beings but puppets! Let’s head into…
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May 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Everything You Need to Know about the Magic and Mysteries of Kabuki!
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Everything You Need to Know about the Magic and Mysteries of Kabuki!
Finally, we come to the last installment of the three-part series about the top three traditional performing arts of Japan — Kabuki! This…
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May 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Nothing Like a Cup of ‘Choice Tea’: Top 3 Japanese Teas to Savour on your Travels!
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Nothing Like a Cup of ‘Choice Tea’: Top 3 Japanese Teas to Savour on your Travels!
While travelling in Japan, you will notice that instead of water, complimentary tea of various types such as oolong, ryokucha or sencha is…
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May 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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The Wagashi Calendar — Tsukimi Dango in September
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The Wagashi Calendar — Tsukimi Dango in September
In Japan, the month of September used to be known by the name Nagatsuki (長月) in the kyuureki (old lunar calendar). Subsequently, with the…
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May 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Savour the best of Gifu’s flavours through these 4 local specialties!
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Savour the best of Gifu’s flavours through these 4 local specialties!
At the mention of Gifu Prefecture, the first thing which probably comes to mind would be Shirakawago no Gashozukuri (白川郷のの合掌造り集落) i.e. the…
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May 16, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Express thanks to your beloved dolls through this unique festival at Meiji Shrine!
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Express thanks to your beloved dolls through this unique festival at Meiji Shrine!
At the mention of Meiji Shrine, what comes to your mind? The lush greenery along the forest paths leading to the shrine? Japanese…
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May 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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The Wagashi Calendar — Inokomochi in October
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The Wagashi Calendar — Inokomochi in October
As the summer heat goes away and the cool autumn arrives, the season of harvest brings forth many delicacies from the mountains, earth and…
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May 13, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Make your way up the lowest natural mountain in Japan! — Bentenyama in Tokushima City
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Make your way up the lowest natural mountain in Japan! — Bentenyama in Tokushima City
Ever thought of wanting to scale a mountain or hiking in the beautiful mountainous areas while travelling in Japan but find it a hassle…
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May 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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The Wagashi Calendar — Kashiwamochi & Chimaki in May
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The Wagashi Calendar — Kashiwamochi & Chimaki in May
May can be said to be an eventful month with various festivals and activities going on in Japan. The month kicks off with the Golden Week…
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May 2, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Experience the beauty of Yokohama’s secret garden — Sankeien
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Experience the beauty of Yokohama’s secret garden — Sankeien
Yokohama’s close proximity to Tokyo means that it is a natural choice for day trips from the capital city. Being one of the first ports…
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April 28, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Explore the Visual Intricacy and Refined Flavors of Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine!
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Explore the Visual Intricacy and Refined Flavors of Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine!
You might have heard of Kaiseki-ryoori (懐石料理) before but are you apprehensive about trying this in Japan due to various reasons such as…
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April 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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The Wagashi Calendar — Sakuramochi in April
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The Wagashi Calendar — Sakuramochi in April
April heralds a fresh beginning in Japan as a new academic and financial year kicks off. In the kyuureki, this month is called Uzuki (卯月)…
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April 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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The Wagashi Calendar — Yakuyoke Manjuu in February
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The Wagashi Calendar — Yakuyoke Manjuu in February
February being in the midst of winter, is typically a cold month when people are decked in thick coats especially wherever they venture…
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April 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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The misuse of GenAI as a facilitator of crime — First case of GenAI-made obscene images sold for profit in Japan
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The misuse of GenAI as a facilitator of crime — First case of GenAI-made obscene images sold for…
On 14 April 2025, Japan’s Metropolitan Police Department — Security Division announced that 4 men and women in their 20s to 50s were…
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April 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Review of MOOC — Introduction to Generative AI and Prompt Engineering by Temasek Polytechnic
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Review of MOOC — Introduction to Generative AI and Prompt Engineering by Temasek Polytechnic
While I’ve had some experience using GenAI platforms such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini and Grok, I wanted to go back to basics…
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April 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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The Wagashi Calendar — Ohinagashi in March
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The Wagashi Calendar — Ohinagashi in March
With the arrival of March, the weather is slowly getting warmer as spring approaches. In the kyuureki, March is known as Yayoi (弥生) which…
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April 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Review of MOOC — Fraud Investigation: Following the Money by Coventry University and City of London Police (FutureLearn)
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Review of MOOC — Fraud Investigation: Following the Money by Coventry University and City of…
This course caught my attention when I received a promotional email from FutureLearn recently. To begin with, I don’t have a paid…
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April 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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The Wagashi Calendar — Kirizansho in Shimotsuki (November)
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The Wagashi Calendar — Kirizansho in Shimotsuki (November)
In the Kyuureki (旧暦) which is also called the lunisolar calendar, November was previously called Shimotsuki (霜月). As the name suggests…
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January 23, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Review of MOOC — “Operational Analysis of Suspicious Transaction Reports” from Basel LEARN
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Review of MOOC — “Operational Analysis of Suspicious Transaction Reports” from Basel LEARN
After completing my first course on Basel LEARN — “Open-source Intelligence” (read my review of the course here), I recently finished…
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January 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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The Wagashi Calendar — Maruyubeshi in December
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The Wagashi Calendar — Maruyubeshi in December
As we enter into the last month of the year, let’s find out more about December which is known as shiwasu (師走) in the kyuureki and the…
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January 21, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Love the unique and quirky? Check out these 3 unusual hot springs in Japan!
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Love the unique and quirky? Check out these 3 unusual hot springs in Japan!
When in Japan, many people will seek relaxation and relief at the numerous onsen / hot spring baths located nationwide especially after a…
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January 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Check out the latest and most popular in Japan through Nikkei Trendy’s Top 30 hit products ranking in 2024!
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Check out the latest and most popular in Japan through Nikkei Trendy’s Top 30 hit products ranking…
It’s the time of the year again when Nikkei Trendy releases a top 30 ranking of the hit products in Japan for the year i.e. between October…
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January 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Enjoy a pleasant dining experience in Japan by being mindful of rules set by dining establishments
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January 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Usher in good luck for the new year with fukubukuros in Japan!
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January 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Learn more about the basics of the hot spring bath experience in Japan!
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January 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM