At last, we get to wrap up our 10 reasons for the season in the most frigid season ever; Winter (fuyu (冬) in Japanese). It is very cold and dry, with temperatures reaching as low as 5°C, so it is often overlooked. Nevertheless, you can see […]
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Ebisu, located within Shibuya-ku in Tokyo, is one of Tokyo’s most popular neighborhoods. The area got its name from one of the Seven Gods of Fortune in Japan. Ebisu is the god of fishery and luck, and his easily recognizable appearance is seen in the form […]
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When people think about a day or night out on the town in Tokyo, there are several obvious places that come to mind: the nightlife of Roppongi, the young urban culture in Shibuya, the neon lights of Shinjuku, the historical Japanese aesthetics in Asakusa, the nerd […]
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Welcome to Japan! How exciting that your studies have led you to live in this wonderful country. Japan is an amazing country to live in as a student with various benefits. In this article, I will give you an introduction to food culture and must-try foods […]
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Known for its stunning mountain scenery, amazing winter sports, and the famous hot spring loving snow monkeys, is Nagano Prefecture (長野県). Located in the middle of Honshu, Nagano is the largest landlocked prefecture in Japan, bordering 8 other prefectures. Nagano City is the capital city, with […]
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After being closed down for over 2 years, Japan has finally announced the long-awaited return of inbound tourism. Having eagerly waited for borders to open up to tourists, we are just as excited by this news as you are. In this blog post, we will provide […]
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Okay, you’re in Japan having the time of your life. Seeing some of the most beautiful sights, wandering through historical neighborhoods and sampling some of the tastiest food you’ve ever had. Now, at the end of the trip, you’re excited to tell your friends and family […]
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Asakusa, a district of Tokyo, is an extremely popular sightseeing destination for both Japanese and foreign tourists alike – and for good reason! A traditional atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful sight-seeing spots combine to make for a wonderful destination. Asakusa was originally an entertainment district for […]
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I wanted to title this with some sort of pun, like “best place to go see the forest in the fall? Ao-MORI of course!” then I realized the better pun is “Best place for fall fun? AKI-ta,” but I digress. Japan’s seasons bring cycles of limited-edition […]
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Alright! Everything is packed. Got my passport. Let me not forget the camera to take some awesome memory shots. (Aren’t you forgetting something though?) No, I seem pretty much prepared, unless……..wait do you mean my toothbrush? Nope! Is it my sunscreen? Not even! Guess again….or in […]
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