It’s Women’s History Month! To celebrate this event, I will share my favorite quote here: “I didn’t grow by winning all the time, but I became stronger by losing.” It was said by Saori Yoshida, a famous Japanese wrestler known as “the strongest woman in the […]
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Have you ever visited Miyazaki Prefecture? Miyazaki is known as “The Sunshine of Japan,” since it has the longest hours of sunlight in Japan. They take advantage of this comfortable climate and environment to host sports camps and various water sports. Moreover, it is a great […]
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From the beginning of February, prepare yourself for a brand NEW revolution in Tokyo’s fish market industry! You’ve probably heard of the Tsukiji Market since it’s incredibly culturally important and beloved by residents of Tokyo. You’ve probably also heard that the inner market has closed. The […]
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In Japan, the beauty of each season is celebrated through special words known as ‘kigo (季語)’ in haiku and poetry. These words capture the essence of nature and life during spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Understanding and using these terms adds a romantic touch to the […]
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“Sake brings ten virtues.” In Japan, there has been a proverb like this since ancient times, suggesting that sake has ten benefits such as a cure-all, promoting longevity, fostering harmony, relieving stress, and increasing cold resistance. Enjoying sake while promoting health, it’s like hitting two birds […]
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Do you like cakes? In Japan, January 6th became Cake Day, starting in 1879 when Ueno’s Fugetsudo was the first to advertise cakes in the Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun (Japanese newspaper). Fugetsudo’s history began in 1747 when the first owner, Kiueimon Osumi, arrived in Edo. Later […]
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What do you usually do on New Year’s in your country? In Japan, we often go to ‘Hatsumode’. Hatsumode is a tradition where people go to a shrine or temple at the beginning of the year to pray for happiness in the coming year. What is […]
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Have you ever wondered when you can have the most authentic Japanese experience? The perfect time is none other than New Year! This season is a big deal in Japan, with beautiful decorations in the streets and shrines bustling with visitors for their first prayers of […]
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Japan contains approximately 10% of the world’s active volcanoes, boasting over 27,000 natural hot springs. Hot springs, known as “onsen” are beautiful gifts from god where warm water comes naturally to the surface from underground. They have been loved by the Japanese since ancient times and […]
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Are you ready to travel to Japan in 2024? After several event cancellations and strict COVID-19 measures, Japan is now fully prepared to welcome travelers once again. 2024 seems like the perfect time to visit! The most important thing to note is to book your Shinkansen, […]
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