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Relaxing Activities in Japan to Rest Your Mind and Body

Do you want to return from your trip to Japan completely refreshed? Why not end your holiday with a day or 2 of these relaxing activities?
Delicious Fermented Foods Unique to Japan

Fermentation is a technique that is used all around the world to preserve food and drinks and to give a new flavor to what we consume. Japan has some originally Japanese fermented foods and drinks that are all good for your health and stamina.
Vegetarian and Vegan Food Like Shojin Ryori in Japan

What is the history of vegan and vegetarian food in Japan? What is Shojin Ryori? And what are Tokyo’s best restaurants for vegans and vegetarians? Read it here!
Japanese Green Tea with a Long History and Rich Flavor

Did you know that Japanese tea originated in China, and was then slowly cultivated to different kinds of tea that is still enjoyed throughout Japan and worldwide these days? There are 6 main types of Japanese tea, which differ in leave treatment and harvest time.
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.
Experience Zen | the Essence of Buddhism in Kyoto

There is a Zen temple in Kyoto called Koshoji, located near Kuramaguchi Station, which is not a typical tourist sightseeing spot. Even though tourists are discouraged from going in, it is an interesting place to visit.
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?
Japan’s beautiful landscapes and wonderful hot spring resorts

Tectonic activity doesn’t just bring earthquakes and volcanic eruptions with it, it also brings great natural hot spring areas where we can relax and get rid of all kinds of physical ailments.