Category Archives: Culture

Why Choose Hospitality Management in the Philippines?

Welcome to the Heart of Hospitality The Philippines is known worldwide for its warm, accommodating, and vibrant hospitality industry. The country has a rich cultural heritage and breathtaking destinations. It has a strong service-oriented workforce. Thus, the country has become a prime hub for hospitality management. It offers exceptional experiences to travelers and guests alike. Why Choose Hospitality Management in

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Can I Travel To Japan Now? February 2023

Japan is finally open! Travelers from most countries can now enter Japan without applying for a visa in advance. Here are all the details on visa-free travel, vaccination and Covid test requirements. Situation Summary Last Update: January 23, 2023 (this page will be updated as needed) On January 20, Prime Minister Kishida announced that Japan will downgrade Covid to the

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Most Beautiful Places in Japan

Japan is easily one of the most stunning places in the world. The country offers a full range of nature and culture, from subtropical beaches to snowy mountains, futuristic skylines to ancient temples. And while you could spend a lifetime exploring all of the splendidly whimsical islands and cities, we suggest you start with this list. Ask anyone who has visited, and they’ll

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Kawaii Influence On Other Cultures

In recent years, Kawaii products have gained popularity beyond the borders of Japan in other East and Southeast Asian countries, and are additionally becoming more popular in the US among anime and manga fans as well as others influenced by Japanese culture. Cute merchandise and products are especially popular in other parts of East Asia, such as mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and South Korea, as well as Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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KAWAII Aesthetics

Soichi Masubuchi (増淵宗一, Masubuchi Sōichi), in his work Kawaii Syndrome, claims “cute” and “neat” have taken precedence over the former Japanese aesthetics of “beautiful” and “refined”. As a cultural phenomenon, cuteness is increasingly accepted in Japan as a part of Japanese culture and national identity. Tomoyuki Sugiyama (杉山奉文, Sugiyama Tomoyuki), author of Cool Japan, believes that “cuteness” is rooted in Japan’s harmony-loving culture, and Nobuyoshi Kurita (栗田経惟, Kurita Nobuyoshi), a sociology professor at Musashi

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