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Uji Kyoto | World Heritage Sites and Green Tea Production

How to experience green tea town Uji on your Japan tour? Let us share with you our favorite places in this beautiful little town near Kyoto!
Happy New Year’s Day in Japan

Just like in other countries, Japan has its own way to ring in the new year and its own traditions on the first few days of January. Let us give you some travel tips for Japan in the first week of January!
A Spectacular Japanese Festival at the end of the year

Learn more about Japan’s traditions surrounding the end of the year, and find out how to have a good NYE in Tokyo!
Christianity in Japan | One of Japanese Religions

Did you ever wonder how Christianity ended up in Japan? And why are church weddings and Christmas so popular in Japan while only a small minority of the population is Christian? Let us answer these questions and more!
Nishijin Textile Center in Kyoto | Beautiful textiles representing Japanese tradition

If you are into artisanal goods or textiles, be sure to visit the Nishijin district if you are in Kyoto. You will love the traditional houses, small workshops, and the Nishijin Textile Center.
Gambling in Japan

Although gambling is officially illegal in Japan, there are still ways to enjoy a wager. How do Japanese people enjoy a gamble, and how does that work with the law?
How to Pay a Bill at a Restaurant in Japan

Don’t get surprised by your bill when you get to the cashier at the end of a nice meal! Let us explain all the ins and outs of paying your bill at a restaurant in Japan.
Why Do People Remove Shoes in Japan?

Removing your shoes before entering a house or building is not only hygienic, in Japan, it is much more than a simple custom. Learn more about the history behind this rule, and the right way to go about it.
Happy Coming of Age Ceremony

You can do a lot of things once you become an adult, so many young people look forward to this event. In Japan, it is no different, and there is even a special day for new adults. Read more about what it means to turn of legal age in Japan.
Omiyage | The Chic Tradition of Japanese Souvenirs

Omiyage are tasty locals souvenirs from Japan that were first used to thank trip financers for their contributions in the Edo period and then helped straying spouses stay on the straight and narrow. Find out how this worked!
Tokugawa Iemitsu created an era of peace

The third shogun of the Edo period had an interesting life. What made him the way he was? And what happened to Japan during his reign?
Japanese Ghost Stories that are both Scary and Funny

Let us share 5 ghost stories from Japan that will chill you… If you want more of this, we also organize tours that focus on stories about the ghosts and ghouls of Japan.
High Tech Toilets in Japan

Toilets in Japan are some of the most advanced in the world. What are the newest functionalities? And what on earth is going on with those sound buttons in public toilets?
Japan’s super-aging society among the top in the world

Japan’s population is decreasing, bringing economical problems with it. What is going on, and what is Japan planning to do to remedy this?
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 supposed to bring condolence money to attend the ceremony.
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 interesting other reasons as well.
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 emerged in Japan which made minimalism here to stay. Learn more about minimalism’s history, and how minimalism is alive today in Japan.
The First Tokugawa Shogun

Learn more about one of the most important people in Japanese history, the first Tokugawa shogun. One of our history expert guides summarizes the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
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 like? Read this first-hand account from a former salaryman from Japan.
Beautiful and Fascinating Contemporary Architecture in Tokyo

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