Arts and Culture

Okay, let’s dive into this fascinating-sounding "Jazz Age." The "Jazz Age": A Crazy Era of Clamor, Rebellion, and Vitality Hello! Seeing this question, I'm guessing you probably heard the term from t...

Imagining jazz as a delicious pot of "New Orleans Gumbo" Hey there! So glad you're curious about the roots of jazz. To understand the roles of ragtime and blues, the best metaphor is to think of jazz ...

Okay, no problem! Picture us sitting in a nice, slightly noisy little bistro, and I'll tell you the story of how jazz happened. It's wildly interesting, like cooking a "fusion dish" where the main ing...

Hey, that's an excellent question, and one that confuses a lot of people. Jazz isn't like a scientific invention with a clear "patent date." It's more like a cultural phenomenon that simmered into bei...

If forced to choose one paramount lesson from all the books I've read, my answer might surprise you. It comes from an investment book yet stands as one of the most vital life philosophies I've encount...

Bro, you've hit the nail on the head. When people mention Benjamin Graham, their first reaction is usually The Intelligent Investor, but that's actually the "popularized version" he wrote for the gene...

Good, let's talk about the "bible" of the investing world – The Intelligent Investor. The Intelligent Investor: An Investment Bible Born in a Bear Market, Enduring All Cycles When Was This Book Publi...

Hey! Planning a trip to Japan? Awesome! It's a fascinating place, but there are indeed some unique "unspoken rules" worth knowing. Being aware of these will help you fit in better and avoid minor awkw...

Hey! I'm thrilled to talk about this! As someone who's a mic hog at KTVs in China and has also experienced karaoke in Japan, let me break down the differences for you.

Hi there! I've actually been to all three spots, and even though they're close to each other, they feel like totally different worlds. Let me share my experiences to help you understand them better.

Okay, no problem! Visiting shrines and temples is an essential experience when traveling in Japan. It might seem overwhelming with all the rules at first, but once you grasp the basic procedure, you'l...

Hey! So glad to hear you're interested in Bushido – it's a truly fascinating part of Japanese culture. When it comes to Bushido, it wasn't a set of rigid legal codes.

Okay, no problem! As a travel enthusiast who has been to Kabuki-za a few times, I'm really happy to share some experiences with you. Heading to Tokyo for Kabuki? An Ultradetailed Guide, Super Foreign...

Ha! You've hit the nail on the head! When it comes to anime holy sites, Akihabara is usually the first place that pops into everyone's mind, but Japan actually has so many other amazing spots! Akihaba...

Hello! Planning a trip to Tokyo and wanting to experience a local festival (Matsuri)? That's an absolutely fantastic idea! Festivals are truly the most direct and lively way to immerse yourself in Jap...

Sure, here is the direct translation of the provided content into English, maintaining the original Markdown structure and format: Answer: Okay, no problem! Planning a trip to Tokyo and wanting to ex...

Hey there! That's such a great question, I get asked this every time a friend goes to Tokyo. Simply put, these two places are like the difference between a "large department store" and a "boutique tre...

Okay, this question is right up my alley! "Stand-and-eat" (立ち食い, Tachi-gui) is absolutely one of my favorite experiences in Tokyo; it's a very authentic, very "Japanese" culture.

Hello! You've hit the nail on the head. Visiting Japan without experiencing its drinking culture would be a huge loss. Both sake and Japanese whisky are incredibly popular right now, each with its own...

Hey! I totally get your curiosity—I had the same questions on my first trip to Japan. Staying at a ryokan was hands down one of my most unforgettable experiences in Japan, and it’s nothing like any ho...