modern history of Japan

Panasonic Center Odaiba | Facilities for children and adults

A visit to RiSuPia is interesting for everyone who likes to see what the future has in store technology-wise. Both…

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Odaiba, Tokyo | you can Experience a Variety of Activities

Artificial island Odaiba in Tokyo became very popular with young people, especially young couples who flock to shopping and amusement.…

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hexaRide and Tyffonium VR in Odaiba | Best Gaming Experience

Hidden within a magnificent shopping center in Odaiba is an attraction that is for those who are looking to dive…

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Ginza, Tokyo | One of the Best Shopping Spots in Japan

Ginza is a district in central Tokyo, and its name means 'silver place' when translated to English. That still holds…

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Ghibli Museum Mitaka | Experience a Spiritual and Fantastic World

Japan's leading animation producer is without a doubt Studio Ghibli, having produced 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films in Japan.…

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Akihabara | Big electronics district and a mecca for geek culture

Akihabara is a place where people from all over the world come to see the new subcultures of Japan. It…

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Yokohama | Beautiful historical buildings and the world’s largest Chinatown

Many tourists skip Yokohama in favor of its more famous neighbors Kamakura and Hakone. But if you have time, we'd…

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Toyota, Aichi | A City that is at the Cutting Edge of the Car World

Toyota City is known for the great Toyota Museum and car factory, but did you know that the city also…

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Hiroshima | now a Symbol of Peace

Hiroshima is known all over the world as the first city that was subjected to the horrors of an atomic…

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Twin Ring Motegi | A world-class circuit that everyone can enjoy

In Twin Ring Motegi you can drive karts, have your kids try out various small-sized vehicles, and visit the on-site…

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Church of the Light | Osaka Travel Guide

If you are interested in Japanese architecture, Tadao Ando might ring a bell for you. He designed the Church of…

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Japanese industries with strong brands

After WW2 ended, Japan's economy grew very fast. It was its industry that carried a large part of this growth.…

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Soccer in Japan | Very popular competition in Japan and around the world

While Japan isn't yet up there with the best of the world, Japanese soccer has slowly become a force to…

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Sugamo, The Harajuku of Old Ladies that retains its old-time charm

Sugamo is a local Tokyo neighborhood that is especially popular with elderly ladies. Find out why you should include this…

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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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School Life in Japan (16-22 years)

Being a high school student in Japan is not much about fun and very much about studying until you drop.…

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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…

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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…

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Salaries and Taxes in Japan’s Economic Powerhouse

Because the Japanese government has a large budget deficit, the tax burden is quite high in Japan. What is the…

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