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Typical Housing in Japan | Unique Japanese Room Structure and Usage

While you will mainly see single-family homes in the more remote suburbs and in the countryside in Japan, in more…

4 years ago

Kyoto Highlights and Hidden Gems Itinerary

Would you like to get some ideas for your perfect Kyoto itinerary? We listed our 5 favorite Kyoto highlights along…

4 years ago

Beautiful Castles in Japan

Japanese castles have developed over many centuries, and have their own original style compared to European castles. Let us give…

4 years ago

Ryogoku, the city of Sumo, Japan’s National Sport

Ryogoku is known as Tokyo's sumo neighborhood. What is sumo about? Where can you go to see sumo wrestlers in…

4 years ago

Newly Designed Japanese Money | YEN /JPY

Have you always wanted to know more about the design of Japanese money? We outlined all the different designs of…

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Onomichi, Hiroshima | Beautiful City with a View of the Inland Sea and a Pleasant Bike Path

Many movies were shot in Onomichi, as it easily evokes nostalgic feelings with its winding slopes and traditional architecture. Find…

4 years ago

Nihonbashi & Ningyocho a Hidden Tourist Spots

Most Japan tours start in Tokyo. Even if you don't have much time here, Nihonbashi and Ningyocho will offer you…

4 years ago

Kagoshima City Famous for Sakurajima | Kagoshima Travel Guide

For history, activities in nature, and a balmy climate, Kagoshima is the place to go. Having always been more open…

4 years ago

Japan: The Best Post COVID Holiday

Let us show you what makes Japan one of the best long-haul trips for 2023 and beyond to take once…

4 years ago

Fun school life in Japan (0-15 years old)

What does daily life in school look like for kids in Japan? Learn more about the educational system in Japan…

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Beautiful Koi fish | a Symbol of Longevity and Strength

Originally from China, it was the Japanese who created koi fish' beautiful coloring that made them so popular. Where can…

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Secret of High Economic Growth in Japan

The Japanese economy was booming in the mid-20th century. What were Japan's opportunities that caused this economic boom?

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Life in a Japanese Company

Lifetime employment, seniority-based pay, and the lack of a strong labor union give Japan's offices a distinct culture. How did…

4 years ago

The Start of Working Life in Japan

Finding your first full-time job is never easy, and even less so in Japan. How do university students find their…

4 years ago

Beautiful and Fascinating Contemporary Architecture in Tokyo

Learn more about 7 treasures of post-war Japanese architecture in Tokyo!

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The Daily Life of Office Workers in Japan

Have you always wanted to know what a day in the life of a Japanese salaryman or office lady looks…

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The First Tokugawa Shogun

Learn more about one of the most important people in Japanese history, the first Tokugawa shogun. One of our history…

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Minimalism Glimpsed Everywhere in Japan

Minimalism has been linked with Japanese culture for a long time, and it goes back to even before Zen Buddhism…

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Surgical Masks used for various purposes in Japan

Why have Japanese people been wearing masks even before Covid-19 hit? Besides protecting yourself and others from viruses, there are…

4 years ago

Funeral Rites Unique to Japan

A funeral in Japan is held in Buddhist style. There are a wake, farewell service, cremation, ensepulcher, etc. You are…

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