“Ishin no Sanketsu” of the Meiji Restoration
The Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Tokugawa or Edo bafuku, was the last feudal Japanese military government that ruled over Japan from 1603 to…
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Japanese Anime Favorites to Watch
Japanese anime is known for fantastic themes, colorful characters, and stellar graphics. It is considered a diverse art form that uses distinct methods and techniques in the…
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Japanese study tips: train time to your advantage
When you’re in Tokyo, immersed in Japanese all the time, it’s natural to be swept away on the current of novelty and excitement that surrounds…
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Discovering Nikkō
Nikkō (日光市 ) is one of the most picturesque cities in Japan. Nikkō, which means “sunshine” or “sunlight,” is situated in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture….
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Japanese Cold and Cough Home Remedies
It is sometimes unavoidable to have the occasional sniffles or to catch the common cough or cold in your travels. Foreign countries may have different…
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Celebrate August Festivals in Japan
Many spectacular Japanese festivals or matsuri (祭) usher in the month of August. Here are August exciting festivals to celebrate: Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri (August 5–7) in Yamagata…
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Finding Beauty and Tranquility in Yamadera
Yamadera (山寺) is a Japanese temple located in the northeast mountains of Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The picturesque temple is built on a steep mountainside…
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Kutani Ware: Japanese Ceramic Style
Kutani ware (九谷焼 Kutani-yaki) is a style of Japanese Gotō Saijirō porcelain known for its colorful, vibrant painted designs. Kutani ware was established by Gotō Saijirō of the Maeda…
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