Shopping Spots to Visit When in Tokyo
Tokyo is a modern metropolis that’s home to over 13 million people from all walks of life. It’s a thriving metropolis filled with the rich…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Yayoi Kusama: Japan’s Premiere Contemporary Artist
Yayoi Kusama (b. March 22,1929) is considered to be one of the most important living artists of Japan. Her contemporary works are based in conceptual…
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Deserted Islands to Visit in Japan
There’s always something about a deserted place that draws the attention. Whether it be the longing for solitude, the desire to quell an adventurous spirit,…
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Autumn in Japan!
November is autumn in Japan and brings many festivities and events to look forward to. It’s a perfect time for students to take up a…
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Eerie Aokigahara
It’s October and Halloween is coming up again. Japan is no stranger to the tacit tales of horror, mystery, and mayhem of the macabre. Dense…
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The Illicit Postwar Ramen Trade
Ramen is popularly known around the globe as a Japanese noodle soup made with wheat noodles, a tasty broth, and toppings. Ramen noodles.| Young Sok Yun…
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Kagoshima and the Historic Sengan-en
Nestled at the south western tip of the island of Kyushu lies Kagoshima, the largest city and the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture.Kagoshima is nicknamed the…
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The Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Historic Village
In the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama Prefectures, the villages of Shirakawa-go (白川郷, Shirakawagō) and Gokayama (五箇山) line the Shogawa River Valley….
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