November 26, 2024 1:48 pm

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WHEN A NOVEL IS FABLE-LIKE IN STRUCTURE – Han Kang: Korea’s Kafka

Why a novelist turns a woman into a plant Book-themed cafes emerge in Seoul as evolving cultural spots. Clustered in the city’s Hongdae area (home to Korea’s major publishing houses), its cafes that provide books to read, reflect a ever-changing trend have been, also becoming a favorite place for many writers and artists. Entering Cafe Comma https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe-Comma/136371636460285, you discover bookshelves …

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TO DEBUT AS A MODEL, BECOMING RAPPER – Wooseok: A member of South Korean boy band

The handsome perfect Pentagon’s Main rapper From underground indie to jazz and heavy metal, Seoul is home to special sites that feature a wide variety of musical genres. Between best spots to listen to live music you can discover Once In A Blue Moon http://www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr/main/, whit its special class and charm. The venue hosts two local acts every night, with …

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A CLEVER BLEND OF BEAUTY, INNOCENCE AND FRAGILITY – Minjae Lee: Always experimenting new materials and ways to do things

Finding inspiration in human face, abstract movement and color Its underground markets, always pulse with a chaotic and old world vibe. Here, “pali pali” (meaning quick, quick), it is a way of life. With its pulsing creative energy, Seoul (the Asian city that never sleeps), moves at a pace that rivals the world’s busiest. Near the Han River (to the …

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WHERE PEOPLE’S SELF-EXPRESSION KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES – Between Saga and Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with the taste of maple leaves fried in the mouth

Between history, religion, museums and its creative living souls Japan is https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623.html a country that arouses admiration from people who are attracted by culture and a tradition that is not composed only of samurai or cartoons. When you arrive you will not be able to do everything, but some possibilities on the activities to do can be inspired by five …

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BLACK AND WHITE IMAGES WITH GRAINY – Daidō Moriyama: high-contrast and fast-paced shooting style

Most Famous Street Photographers in the World Most of the museum is located underground, but it is easy to find due to its dramatic and very distinctive architecture. The National Museum of Art Osaka https://www.osakastation.com/the-national-museum-of-art-osaka/, is a museum housing a major art collection on the island of Nakanoshima (central Osaka). Here, you will explore new trends in domestic and international …

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IF PRAIRIE GIRL MEETS TWENTIES FLAPPER – Michiko Koshino: A designer that has also ventured into product design, over the years

When inspiration come from urban streets and dance club environments A walk along the road to the Minoo National Park is an easy way to escape the suburban sprawl. Do not pass up an opportunity, because you too can eat one of its fried maple leaf sold by vendors on the side of the road. From world famous cuisine to …

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SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS AND ALIENATION OF A GIRL – Risa Wataya: The youngest-ever recipient of Japan’s most prestigious literary award

When a novel depict a troubled girl’s experience with the erotic world of adults Here you will admire the most beautiful gardens in Japan. Moving around its streets, you will find a huge mix of places to eat (from haute cuisine to hole-in-the-wall dumplings). Make the most of your trip to Kyoto, entering a Ryokan, traditional Japanese inns, a quintessential …

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A PIONEERING INFLUENCE ON MANY TYPES OF MUSIC – Haruomi Hosono: As he says, he never tried to be a pioneer

Shaping the sound of Japanese pop Its record stores thrive, together tiny niche bars dedicated to obscure genres. Tower Records https://tower.jp/store/Shibuya, gigantic store in Shibuya, is one of the biggest CD retailers in the world. For music lovers to Tokyo, pop music dominates with AKB48 and Utada Hikaru (among the most famous city artists). In Ebisu, Liquidroom https://www.liquidroom.net/ is the …

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REALISTIC NUDES IN SLIGHTLY IMPRESSIONIST MANNER – Okada Saburōsuke: Following the trend of the era, he studied Western style painting

Western style painting and steel plate printmaking techniques This part of Japan is famous for its ornate ceramic ware. Dainty Saga Prefecture is a on the island of Kyushu, known for its capital city which is also called Saga. Its Yoshinogari Park is one of the main archeological wonders, where you will find settlements from the Yayoi Period (from 300 …

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FIVE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE CREATIVE PEOPLE IN ONTARIO – An art’s journey shaped by nature, and steeped in history

A collection of incredible experiences, throughout a Canadian province In ancient Greece, the poet was the creative par excellence. He was able to materialize emotions by entering the depths of his soul. To approach the Canadian art world it is not necessary to be natural talents, because expressing creativity is a freedom that belongs to everyone. Like children, we can …

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