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Kamakura Daibutsu (great Buddha) in Kanagawa Prefecture
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October 02, 2020
Kanagawa: Experience the Beauty of Tokyo's Neighbor

Kanagawa (神奈川), located on Honshu (本州) island, is the second largest...

Tea Etiquette: How to Serve and Enjoy Tea in Japan
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September 04, 2020
Tea Etiquette: How to Serve and Enjoy Tea in Japan

Tea etiquette is vital in Japan: from the...

Kyushu (九州)
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August 23, 2020
A Guide to Kyushu’s Local Cuisine

Kyushu (九州) – Japan’s southernmost mainland island has...

ONSEN (温泉) - Mystifying Rejuvenation in Japan's Hot Springs
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August 20, 2020
ONSEN (温泉) - Mystifying Rejuvenation in Japan's Hot Springs

One of Japan’s most enjoyable, but at first intimidating, traditions...

KYUSHU (九州)
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August 20, 2020
KYUSHU (九州) - Awe Inspiring Beauty in Japan

From the rolling hills of native flowers to...

Kokoro Care Package
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July 18, 2020
Gift Giving Etiquette in Japan

The giving of gifts in Japan is an important...

Okinawa: A Blend of Culture and History
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June 22, 2020
Okinawa: A Blend of Culture and History

Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost prefecture of Japan. With...

Ninohe dance Festival
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May 25, 2020
Dancing with Colors in Iwate Prefecture

Up in Iwate prefecture is a tiny town...

Yonezawa beef
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May 19, 2020
5 Regional Dishes to Try in Tōhoku

Japan's Tōhoku Region is renowned for producing some of Japan's highest...

Yokote Snow Festival in Akita, Japan
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May 16, 2020
Tohoku: Bountiful Nature in Northern Japan

Japan's Tōhoku Region (東北地方), known for its rustic countrysides, expansive landscapes and relaxing...