Exploring Culture in Japan
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GEAR – A Modern Re-imagination of Japanese Theater
I can’t say that I’ve been to many plays in the past, but when I think theater, I expect Shakespearean plotlines with a protagonist/antagonist combo, the changing of scenery, and large casts. GEAR, performed on the third floor of the Art Complex 1928 in Kyoto, had none of these elements. What I got instead was… Read more
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The Manhattan Bar: High Class Americana in Chiba
One of the most subtly unique locations I’ve visited in Japan is a 21st floor bar in Chiba called The Manhattan. At first glance, the establishment is a run-of-the-mill expensive bar for cocktails and spirits, but as one sits and begins to really drink in the surroundings and decorations, it becomes much more interesting. The… Read more
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