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Kobe City, Hyogo | A modern city with many historical sites
Abroad, the name Kobe is especially associated with Kobe beef, a premium brand of Japanese beef. But did you know that Kobe has been an important port city for many centuries?
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Ashikaga Flower Park | Beautiful seasonal flowers and illumination
The Ashikaga Flower Park has wisteria trees that are 130 years old, and in spring the flowers are at their best. This gorgeous park is very popular with visitors from all over Japan.
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Abura Soba | The best soup-less noodles only available in Japan
Did you know that in Japan, there are many varieties of noodles to choose from? Abura soba is one of those types of noodles that hasn’t yet become famous in the rest of the world, but surely will one day.
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Flag of Japan, Land of the Rising Sun
The national flag of Japan is officially called ‘Nisshoki’, which means ‘Flag of the Sun symbol’, although colloquially it is known as ‘Hinomaru’ which means ‘Circle of the Sun’. It is the most important symbol of Japan.
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Anime | the One and Only Genre Produced in Japan
The history of the anime goes back to 1907 when many Japanese artists were influenced by Western animation and decided to create specific national content for Japan. At that time this was very difficult because materials were expensive
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Shinto Goddess Amaterasu Omikami who is considered the Creator
Amaterasu is the incarnate goddess as the Sun that governs the Universe and the main deity of Japanese Shinto. It is believed that the royal family of Japan descends directly from this important goddess.
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The National Flower of Japan | Culture Guide
Chrysanthemums first came to Japan from China in the fifth century. Chrysanthemum cultivation began in Japan during the Nara and Heian periods (710-1185) when the flower was planted throughout Japan.
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Pheasant | Japan’s beautiful national bird
The national bird of Japan is the green pheasant, named ‘Kiji’ in Japanese. It was declared the National Bird in 1947. The Kiji has been featured in many legends, mythology, poetry, and paintings.
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How To Get Cash in Japan
Unlike what many people would expect from a modern country like Japan, cash, as opposed to credit cards or other electronic means of payment, is still quite essential.
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Time Difference with Japan
Japan is called ‘the land of the rising sun’ for a reason, as it is one of the first countries in the world to start the day. This means that most travelers will ‘lose’ some time when they travel to Japan, and ‘gain’ some time when they travel back.
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Electricity in Japan essential for travel
Planning to come to Japan? Make sure to get the right adaptor for your electric appliances before you come to Japan, as it might be hard to come by once you are here.
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Pasmo and Suica Prepaid Transportation Cards in Japan
Here’s an explanation of Japan’s prepaid transportation card system, which makes traveling by public transportation much easier.
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Nara National Museum | An overwhelming array of exhibits
Nara National Museum is located in Nara Park where you can also see famous temples such as Todaiji Temple and Kohukuji. The museum exhibits mainly Buddhist art.
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Horyuji Temple, Nara | The oldest wooden building in the world
The Horyuji temple in Nara was founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku and has the oldest wooden buildings in the world.
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Kofukuji Temple, Nara | The largest number of national treasure statues in Japan
The Kofukuji Temple was moved to its current location in Nara from Kyoto in 710, the year when the capital was moved to Nara. The pagodas and the museum are worth a visit.
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Kasuga Taisha, Nara | Shiny shrine pavilion and beautiful wisteria flowers
Kasuga Taisha Shrine was founded in the 8th century by the Fujiwara family and used to be completely rebuilt every 20 years, according to Shinto tradition, until the end of the 14th century.
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Todaiji Temple in Nara – Home of the Great Buddha
The Todaiji Temple is located in the famous Nara Park and is the world’s largest wooden structure. Discover more about its long history!
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Byodoin Temple with its shining golden phoenix
The Byodoin temple is the most famous landmark in a part of Kyoto that is especially known for its green tea production, Uji. The image of the temple is very well-known throughout Japan.
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Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto | Beautiful landscape gardens and decorations
Kodaiji Temple is located in Higashiyama. It was founded in 1605 by Kita-no-Mandokoro as a memorial to her husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who was one of the most important men of his time.
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Japanese Sake made by a Unique Japanese Process
Sake is sometimes called ‘rice wine’ in the West, but this is actually an inaccurate term, as the brewing process of sake is a lot closer to beer than it is to wine.