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Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima | Kingdom of Agriculture
Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima is especially known for its delicious sake and long history of samurai culture.
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Hiraizumi | Origin of Zipang, the Land of Gold
Hiraizumi flourished for nearly one hundred years, during a peaceful era of prosperity. Today, you can still see remnants of this rich legacy.
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Historical Village of Hokkaido, Hokkaido | Travel back in time 100 years
The Historical Village of Hokkaido is an open-air museum in Sapporo with buildings from the Meiji and Taisho periods, during which Hokkaido developed rapidly.
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Hakodate, Hokkaido | An important port town connecting Japan and other countries
Hakodate is well-loved by domestic tourists but often overlooked by foreign tourists which makes it a hidden gem. If you like green cities surrounded by beautiful nature, then Hakodate is a great place to visit.
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Otaru, Hokkaido | Wall Street of the North
Otaru makes for a great day trip from Sapporo, or a nice stop along the way for those traveling to ski resort Niseko. The glassworks shops, coffee shops, restaurants, and shops are located in traditional buildings.
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Japanese Religious Culture with a focus on Shintoism and Buddhism
Japan has two main religions, Shinto and Buddhism. Although many people claim to have no particular belief, most participate in both Shinto and Buddhist customs and rituals.
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Geisha | The most classy and beautiful entertainer in the world
Geisha are not prostitutes. This is a misconception based on inaccurate depictions in films and from the stories of American soldiers who went to Japan after WW2 when there was great poverty in Japan.
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Judo a one of Japan’s Proudest Martial Arts
If you ask anyone to name one martial art from Japan, it is probably going to be judo or karate. Judo has been spread all over the world and is practiced as a common way to teach kids and adults self-defense.
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Ukiyo-e | Beautiful Woodblock Prints, also known as Japonisme
Ukiyo-e is a famous form of visual art from Japan. Ukiyo-e works are woodblock prints that depict scenes from Edo-period Japan. Learn more about these intriguing works of art!
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Tea Ceremony Characterized by Beautiful Gestures and Delicate Taste
The Japanese tea ceremony is called Chanoyu, Sado, or simply Ocha. It is a choreographed ritual of preparation and the serving of a type of Japanese green tea called matcha, along with traditional sweets to balance the bitter taste of the tea.
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The Kimono | Beautiful Traditional Japanese Clothing
Kimono are traditional Japanese clothes that used to be worn on a daily basis until western-style fashion came to Japan. Today, the Japanese still wear kimono to official functions sometimes.
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Beautiful and cool notation of kanji and hiragana
Japanese writing consists of three systems, kanji, hiragana, and katakana. Here’s a simple overview of how the Japanese writing system works.
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Kabuki | A comprehensive art form of Japanese tradition
Kabuki theater is a popular performance art that you can only see in Japan. It is performed by only male actors, and traditionally the trade has mainly been inherited by sons from their fathers.
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The great Emperor | The symbol of Japan
Japan has the oldest continuous monarchy in the world. According to mythology, the first Emperor of Japan, Emperor Jimmu, is descended from the Goddess of the Sun Amaterasu and he was enthroned in 660 BC.