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Travel Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Yufu, Oita 
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March 17, 2023
Travel Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Yufu, Oita 

Nestled in the forested mountains of Oita prefecture,...

A Tale of Two Petals: Plum Blossoms and Cherry Blossoms
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March 10, 2023
A Tale of Two Petals: Plum Blossoms and Cherry Blossoms

While both ume blossoms and sakura blossoms are beautiful and...

Shokuhin Sampuru: Japan's World of Model Food
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March 07, 2023
Shokuhin Sampuru: Japan's World of Model Food

Nowhere is the age-old adage "you eat with your...

The History of Japanese Food Culture: A Look at the Showa Era (1926-1989)
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January 20, 2023
The History of Japanese Food Culture: A Look at the Showa Era (1926-1989)

The Showa era, from 1926 to 1989, saw...

The History of Japanese Food Culture: A Look at the Taisho Era (1912-1926)
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January 17, 2023
The History of Japanese Food Culture: A Look at the Taisho Era (1912-1926)

The Taisho era, from 1912 to 1926, may...

Travel to Japan: One Day Itinerary for Aoshima, Miyazaki 
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January 06, 2023
Travel to Japan: One Day Itinerary for Aoshima, Miyazaki 

Located on the eastern coast of Miyazaki prefecture,...

Jōmon Culture: The Diet of an Ancient Civilization in Japan
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January 03, 2023
Jōmon Culture: The Diet of an Ancient Civilization in Japan

From around the middle of the 11th century...

Gachapon: Japan’s Capsule Toy Obsession 
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December 30, 2022
Gachapon: Japan’s Capsule Toy Obsession 

Gachapon, or capsule toy machines, can be spotted...

Popular Surf Spots in Japan
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December 27, 2022
Popular Surf Spots in Japan

While Japan may not immediately jump to mind...

How to care for a Japanese Knife
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December 16, 2022
How to care for a Japanese Knife

As a good chef knife is perhaps the...

How Japan Celebrates Christmas 
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December 07, 2022
How Japan Celebrates Christmas 

Though less than 1% of Japan’s population is...

How to Celebrate Japanese New Year: Oshogatsu, Traditions and Customs
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December 02, 2022
How to Celebrate Japanese New Year: Oshogatsu, Traditions and Customs

Oshogatsu (お正月) is the Japanese New Year and...