Description
La Carmina has been covering Japanese alternative culture for almost 20 years. The Vancouver-based travel blogger talks about the current goth scene in Japan and her fave places to celebrate Halloween there. We also get into sustainable fashion and how to keep hope alive in dark times.
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00:00 Tea and Travel: A Spooky Introduction
05:07 La Carmina's Journey
08:21 Halloween in Japan: Unique Celebrations
13:00 Navigating the Goth Scene in Japan: Tips for Travellers
17:13 The Influence of Japanese Culture on Global Goth
21:37 Fashion Philosophy: Eco-Conscious Choices
22:46 Exploring Alternative Scenes: Vancouver and Beyond
25:39 Art and the Future: Coping with Chaos