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Travel to Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Kagoshima

Travel to Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Kagoshima

  • June 06, 2024
  • 3 min read
What is Golden Week?

What is Golden Week?

  • June 02, 2024
  • 2 min read
Kokedama: The Laid-Back Cousin of Bonsai

Kokedama: The Laid-Back Cousin of Bonsai

  • June 02, 2024
  • 3 min read
Eight Famous Buildings in Japan

Eight Famous Buildings in Japan

  • May 30, 2024
  • 3 min read
Bonsai: A Living Tradition in Japanese Culture

Bonsai: A Living Tradition in Japanese Culture

  • May 28, 2024
  • 3 min read
Eki Melo: Train Station Melodies That Make Travel Memorable

Eki Melo: Train Station Melodies That Make Travel Memorable

  • May 19, 2024
  • 3 min read
Pet Culture in Japan

Pet Culture in Japan

  • May 16, 2024
  • 3 min read
Bonenkai: Japan's "Forget-the-Year Parties"

Bonenkai: Japan's "Forget-the-Year Parties"

  • May 14, 2024
  • 4 min read
Koi: A Journey from Ancient Ponds to Modern Symbolism

Koi: A Journey from Ancient Ponds to Modern Symbolism

  • May 09, 2024
  • 3 min read
Rural Retreats: Exploring Farmstays in Japan

Rural Retreats: Exploring Farmstays in Japan

  • May 07, 2024
  • 3 min read
Purikura: Capturing Japan's Photobooth Phenomenon

Purikura: Capturing Japan's Photobooth Phenomenon

  • May 05, 2024
  • 2 min read
Japan’s Mascot Culture: What are Yuru-kyara and why are they everywhere in Japan?

Japan’s Mascot Culture: What are Yuru-kyara and why are they everywhere in Japan?

  • April 28, 2024
  • 2 min read
Kappa: Japan’s Cucumber-Loving River Demon

Kappa: Japan’s Cucumber-Loving River Demon

  • April 25, 2024
  • 2 min read
Otamatone: Japan’s Squishy Musical Instrument

Otamatone: Japan’s Squishy Musical Instrument

  • April 23, 2024
  • 2 min read
Japan’s Mascot Culture: What are Yuru-kyara and why are they everywhere in Japan?

Food From Netflix's The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (Episode 4)

  • April 21, 2024
  • 3 min read
Shoganai: Accepting Fate

Shoganai: Accepting Fate

  • April 16, 2024
  • 2 min read
Gotochi Postcards: Love Letters to Japan’s Localities

Gotochi Postcards: Love Letters to Japan’s Localities

  • April 14, 2024
  • 3 min read
Diving into 2024 with Daruma: New Year’s Goal Setting in Japan

Diving into 2024 with Daruma: New Year’s Goal Setting in Japan

  • March 29, 2024
  • 3 min read
Mibu No Hana Taue – Hiroshima’s UNESCO-Recognized Rice Planting Ritual

Mibu No Hana Taue – Hiroshima’s UNESCO-Recognized Rice Planting Ritual

  • March 27, 2024
  • 2 min read
Tambo Art: Rice Paddy Murals Come to Life in Japan’s Countryside

Tambo Art: Rice Paddy Murals Come to Life in Japan’s Countryside

  • March 13, 2024
  • 3 min read
Festivals of Glowing Lights: Japan's Firefly Festivals

Festivals of Glowing Lights: Japan's Firefly Festivals

  • February 14, 2024
  • 2 min read
Japanese Indigo Tea

More than a fabric dye: Japanese Indigo and its benefits and uses

  • February 12, 2024
  • 3 min read
The Seasonal Flowers of Japan

The Seasonal Flowers of Japan

  • December 01, 2023
  • 3 min read
Manhole Covers: Celebrating Local Identity Through Japan’s Unique Street Art

Manhole Covers: Celebrating Local Identity Through Japan’s Unique Street Art

  • November 28, 2023
  • 3 min read
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