Wearing Face Masks in Japan
Japanese people are very conscious about hygiene, sanitation, and keeping everything clean. It’s not only people who are working in an industry that requires wearing…
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Japanese and Korean History and Shin-Okubo
For more than 15 centuries up until today, Japan and Korea have had relations that were characterized by economic trade, political interactions, cultural exchanges and…
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Off the Beaten Path: Autumn in Japan
Autumn in Japan is full of fall festivals and events. Most of the matsuri or festivals during autumn are relevant to the harvest season as…
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Exploring the Shimanami Kaido Bikeway
The Greater bicycles are a common mode of transportation in Tokyo and many parts of Japan. Shimanami Kaido Bikeway, Japan. | cotaro70s It’s a great way…
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Seikan Tunnel: The World’s Longest Tunnel with an Undersea Section
Japan is an island nation in East Asia and is often called “Land of the Rising Sun.” It has the third largest economy next to…
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Daizenji Temple and Koshu Wines
Koshu Valley in Yamanashi Prefecture is known for producing some of Japan’s finest wines. It includes surrounding mountains that covers about 756 square kilometers. The…
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The Five Wisdom Kings and Five Wisdom Buddhas of Japanese Buddhism
Buddhism had great influence on the Japanese people throughout history. The practice of Buddhism peaked during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods where Buddhist institutions were…
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Halloween Bento and Japanese Meal Ideas
The kawaii phenomenon has become an important factor in defining Japanese culture and has spread all across the globe. Kawaii means lovable, cute or adorable in…
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