As we approach the heart of the sakura season, another special period slowly creeps up. Anyone want to take a guess? Well if you’ve read the title of this blog you should already know, but it’s almost time for dun dun da da…Golden Week! If you’re […]
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Ozu Washi is a shop that sells traditional Japanese paper in Tokyo. This is not just any store, besides selling all kinds of different high-quality products based around traditional paper, they also have workshops, a museum, Shoran exhibition and an art gallery. They have been around […]
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A close and personal experience with the goddess Kannon and energize your spirit with a fire ritual just a stone’s throw away from Tokyo. Gunma Prefecture—a naturally stunning landscape located in the Kanto region of Japan that holds an abundance of nature, culture, and history. Gunma […]
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You can hear the wind chimes and the chatter of the locals in the shops. You walk around to stumble upon tatami (Traditional Japanese flooring) merchants. Or the quirky life advice fortune tellers. The charm of Shotengai (Shopping Arcade) lies in the worn-down retro store signs […]
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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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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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The most famous Japanese foods, such as Sushi and Ramen, have spread over the world thanks to Japanese restaurants, and almost everyone is familiar with them. In fact, Japanese cuisine is much more diverse than its most popular dishes, and some Japanese dishes may seem a […]
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We all know that Japan is home to the most interesting, adorable and lovely inventions. You might have heard about the inventions like edible culinary spoons and forks made of potato starch and sometimes sugar, or about the genetically modified scentless garlic and even the grafted […]
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Have you ever heard of “Omotenashi Selection”? It’s a collection of products and services that reflect the spirit and excellence of Japanese hospitality (“omotenashi” in Japanese). We are proud to have been their media partner since last year, and we love to share with you all […]
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Japan, Land of the Rising Sun Japan is a fascinating and unique country and visitors are always impressed by the quality of services, food, and much more. You may have already become familiar with Japanese values through movies, documentaries or Japanese animations (such as honor, education, […]
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