Japanese manga and TV animation series, “Kimetsu no Yaiba” or “Demon Slayer” has been a huge hit during the pandemic, and a film based on the manga has broken box office records in Japan, grossing over 72 million USD in just 24 days. Demons are not...
The cost of living is significantly rising this winter, and we are required cost-effective ways to keep warm, using as few heaters as possible. Ancient Japanese traditions of thermal protection wisdom will surely give you some tips on how to save...
Zenbird Media held the event “Japanese plant-based cooking Shojin Ryori and sustainable spirit” on October 17 with Akasaka Teran. We welcomed Masami Asao, a shojin ryori instructor and Buddhist monk, as a guest. The event focused on sustainability...
The rising cost of living has become a serious issue worldwide. It is due to the shortage of electricity supply and water supply caused by abnormal weather conditions and the shortage of gas supply due to the effects of war. In 2011, Japan faced a...
Zenbird Media held the event “Kyoto Gion Festival: How-To! 1,000-year community, Resilience & COVID” on July 14, with Catherine Pawasarat. She is the author of the world’s first comprehensive English-language guide to the Gion festival...
Have you ever heard of “Obon?” It is one of the traditional events held in the summer in Japan. During this period, people invite the spirits of ancestors who have returned to this world to make generous offerings to them, and the...
The sun is beginning to shine brightly, and we are looking forward to the arrival of full-blown summer. Summers in Japan are hot and humid. Especially in recent years, the heat island effect can make the days uncomfortable and hard to bear. To get...
Zenbird Media held the “Japanese Tea Ceremony & Sustainability” online event on 21 April, with our guest speakers, Yayoi sensei from Mushakoujisenke school, Anai sensei Sekishu school, and Teshima sensei from Omotesenke school. The event...
Japanese culture is a mixture of tradition and beauty, which still inspires wonder in many people today. Shrines embraced by nature, food that focuses on longevity, time-proven artistry that remains treasured today, memorable stories told by manga...
Economic downturns are difficult for anyone, and this is especially true for people working in the arts. The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy in Japan and the rest of the world. Japanese artisans have been especially hard hit...