귀엽다 Korea: The World’s (second) Cutest Nation
Well aware of the cutsie aesthetic that pervades Asian pop culture (only living under a bush for a decade or two would have saved me from Hello Kitty), I was […]
Category Archives: Contemporary Culture
Religious tourism and the Secular Tourist
Leading up to Buddha’s birthday, the streets of Korea exploded with lanterns. Approximately 20 000 Buddhist temples around the country were elaborately adorned and frequented by Buddhists and tourists alike. […]
The Culture Muncher 