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5 Tips to Make Life in Tokyo Just a Bit Nicer
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November 24, 2023
5 Tips to Make Life in Tokyo Just a Bit Nicer

Five helpful tips to make life that much nicer...

The Many Styles of Japanese Gardens: From the 6th Century to Today
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November 21, 2023
The Many Styles of Japanese Gardens: From the 6th Century to Today

Japanese gardening is an art form that has...

Cute and Creative: Japan's Character Cafes
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November 17, 2023
Cute and Creative: Japan's Character Cafes

Over the past decade, character cafes have gained...

Tokyo’s Best Live Music Venues
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November 14, 2023
Tokyo’s Best Live Music Venues

Tokyo is well and truly a music lover’s...

Travel to Japan: Hakone, A Relaxing 1-Day Getaway from Tokyo
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October 27, 2023
Travel to Japan: Hakone, A Relaxing 1-Day Getaway from Tokyo

Hakone is a beautiful hot spring town in...

Tabi Shoes: Split-Toe Footwear from the Samurai Era to the Red Carpet
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October 26, 2023
Tabi Shoes: Split-Toe Footwear from the Samurai Era to the Red Carpet

Dating back to 15th century Japan, the signature hooved...

Forest Bathing: Calm Your Senses, Japan Style
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October 25, 2023
Forest Bathing: Calm Your Senses, Japan Style

The Japanese term “forest bathing” expresses something that...

A Guide to Japanese Ovens
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October 24, 2023
A Guide to Japanese Ovens

Due to the incredibly high cost of land,...

Five Music Festivals in Japan to Suit Any Music Taste
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October 23, 2023
Five Music Festivals in Japan to Suit Any Music Taste

All around the world, outdoor music festivals are...

Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement
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October 22, 2023
Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement

Ikebana (生け花), comprised of the kanji “ikeru” (meaning...

The Origins of Karaoke
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October 21, 2023
The Origins of Karaoke

Daisuke Inoue, a musician from Kobe, is most popularly...