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Sustainability in Japanese Craft: Modern Pottery Leading the Way
Sustainable ceramic pottery emphasizes eco-friendly practices in Japanese craft pottery-making, from material sourcing to production and disposal.
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A Weekend Exploring the Wilderness of Yakushima Island
Yakushima is a lush, subtropical island off the southern coast of Kyushu in Japan's Kagoshima Prefecture, just around 135 km south of Kagoshima city. It is famous for its ancient cedar forests, rugged mountains, and rich biodiversity.
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A Guide to Delicious Autumn Bento Recipes: Celebrate Autumn with Japanese Seasonal Flavors
Autumn in Japan brings a bounty of seasonal ingredients deeply cherished in Japanese cuisine and inspires autumn bento recipes that highlight hearty flavors.
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Discover the Untouched Beauty of Oze National Park
Oze National Park is one of Japan’s most famous national parks, particularly known for its beautiful wetlands, alpine plants, and scenic hiking trails.
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Biwaichi Cycling Route: Experience the Best of Lake Biwa on Two Wheels
The Lake Biwa cycling route, known as the Biwaichi cycling route, is one of Japan's most scenic and popular long-distance cycling routes. Read more here!
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The Potential of Akiya: Challenges and Opportunities
Akiya are abandoned or vacant houses, increasingly common in rural and urban areas due to demographic shifts like an aging population and urban migration.
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Sustainable Travel: Where and How to Travel in Japan
Ecotourism is a form of sustainable travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, respects local cultures, and promotes education and conservation.
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Essential Bicycle Sharing Services in Tokyo for Eco-Friendly Travel
Bicycle sharing is a service that allows people to rent bicycles for short-term use, you might have seen them around cities in Japan - here's how to use them!
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How to Donate Clothes to Charity in Japan
Have you ever wondered how to donate clothes to charity in Japan? It's a straightforward process for those wanting to give back. Here's how it works!
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Noto Peninsula Cycling: A Different Way to Discover Noto Peninsula
Cycling around the Noto Peninsula offers a unique and scenic experience, showcasing Japan's rugged coastline, traditional villages, and rich cultural heritage.
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Cycling Towards a Greener Future: Shimanami Kaido
The Shimanami Kaido is one of Japan's most famous cycling routes and connects the islands of Honshu and Shikoku across the Seto Inland Sea.
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Mount Fuji Yoshida Trail: Tickets and Restrictions Starting July 1st
This year, for the first time, an entrance fee will be required to ascend the Mount Fuji Yoshida trail; take a look at the new regulations in this article!
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Embrace the Simplicity of Danshari, the Japanese Art of Decluttering
Decluttering has gained recognition as our lives become increasingly busy and cluttered with thoughts and possessions. Danshari is a key part of this movement.
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Behind the Culinary and Cultural Experience of Yuba
Yuba is a traditional Japanese food made from the skin that forms on the surface of heated soy milk. It is prized for its delicate texture and subtle flavor.
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About the Japanese Concept of “Mottainai”
The Japanese term "mottainai" (もったいない) is a multifaceted expression that conveys a sense of regret over waste. It is deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
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Building a Stronger Community in Japan: How to Engage With the Locals as a Foreigner
Building your life in Japan involves many things, but the most important one is finding a community in Japan. Check out our list of programs that can help.