Depachika: Japan’s Culinary Wonderland
Part of travel is discovering the culture and beautiful destinations of a country. Perhaps one of the best ways to get to know a country’s culture is…
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World Class Skiing in Japan
Skiing is often thought of as a Western sport. Though it began almost five thousand years ago in Scandinavia, it was practiced as early as 600 B.C.E….
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Hanging Out on Bōnenkai and Shinnenkai
New Year, shogatsu in Japanese, is the most significant holiday of the year. Preparations begin days beforehand. Most business establishments close shop from the 1st to the…
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Start the Year Right with Engimono
Many Japanese believe in good and bad fortune. Superstitious beliefs are a big part of Japan’s culture. Most Japanese folklore have roots that can be…
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Japan’s Cinderella: Lady Saigō
Lady Saigō (西郷の局), Saigō-no-Tsubone, or Oai (1552-1589) was the first consort and confidante of the samurai lord turned shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu, who unified Japan in the…
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Spectacular Seasonal Illuminations in Japan
In Japan, December is just as busy and festive as in other countries as winter as the holiday season kicks off. Several spectacular events are a…
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Celebrating Christmas in Japan
The holiday season gives us a chance to be thankful for whatever blessings we have and to celebrate with family and friends. No matter what…
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Traditional Japanese Architecture: Sukiya-zukuri and Shoin-zukuri
Each country has its own unique style of architecture that tells a lot about its history and people. Japan can tell us interesting stories as seen…
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