Celebrating Halloween in Japan 2020
It’s already the last quarter of 2020. The months flew by so quickly like dust in the wind, with events that would be remembered through…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Konbini Convenience
Many visitors to Japan always seem to gravitate towards convenience stores or konbini, for their needs. Whether it’s for toiletries, a beverage or a snack,…
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Ways to Experience Japan Without Travelling
The most relevant in the now is the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that the whole world is facing. People have been working from home, non-essential travel…
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Cultural Experiences to Enjoy when in Japan!
Japan is a beautiful country to explore. It embodies the rich culture and history of the Orient that makes a visit a lifetime experience. Check…
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Some UNESCO World Heritage Sites to See in Japan
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that aims to promote world peace and security through…
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The Deer of Nara
Nara or Heijō-kyō was the capital city of Japan during the Nara period (710–794 CE). The city was the country’s political and cultural center, modeled…
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Japan’s Three Unique Bridges
The Japanese archipelago is comprised of 6,852 islands with the five main islands from north to south being Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. The…
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Shōjin-ryōri: A Buddhists Cuisine
Buddhism spread from the Indian Subcontinent to China and most of Central Asia via the Silk Road and eventually reached Japan. Buddhism in Japan has been thought…
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