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One Day Trip To The Snow Monkey Park From Tokyo
The monkeys of the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park are perhaps the most famous in the world. Why not try seeing them for yourself on a one day trip from Tokyo?
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Bookoff in Aichi: Your Go-to Spot for Affordable Everyday Finds
Whether exploring Nagoya’s bustling streets or visiting nearby cities in Aichi Prefecture, the bright blue and orange BOOKOFF signs are impossible to miss.
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Discover Shimane: Art, Heritage, and Craftsmanship Across Yasugi, Unnan, and Okuizumo
Nestled in the mountains and countryside of Shimane Prefecture, Yasugi, Unnan, and Okuizumo invite travelers into a world where tradition and craftsmanship.....
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The 5 Best Sunset Locations to Enjoy During Autumn in Japan
Have you ever seen a Japanese sunset in the Autumn in Japan? The scenery is breathtaking, and it's sure to become an important memory you look back on!
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Nanakusa, Japan’s Seven Herbs of Autumn
But there are seven other lesser-known herbs for Autumn (Aki no nanakusa - 秋の七草), which many of us Japanese people don’t even know!
Food
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Autumn Fruit Picking in Kanto: Where to Enjoy Japan’s Seasonal Flavours
As the maple leaves start to turn red and gold, Japan’s autumn fruit picking season offers a time to savour the natural sweetness of locally grown delicacies.
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Delicious Summer Recipes Bento Ideas for Summer
Summer is finally around the corner! Here are a few refreshing summer bento recipes that are light, colorful, and perfect for warm weather.
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Quick and Easy Spring Bento Recipes
Check out these abundant fresh, delicate, and vibrant spring bento ingredients commonly used to highlight the season’s renewal!
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The Peculiar and Inventiveness of Japanese Packaging
Japanese packaging makes basic day-to-day necessities a convenient and enjoyable experience, just by unboxing them, thanks to their consumer-first emphasis.
Health
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Recommended Japanese Tea for Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and staying hydrated with Japanese tea is definitely one of the top priorities during the hot and humid Japanese summer.
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The Secret to Japanese Baseball Success: A Culture of Discipline and Strategy
Japanese baseball thrives on discipline, strategy, and teamwork, with stars like Ichiro Suzuki and Shohei Ohtani leading globally.
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The Best Foods to Support a Balanced, Healthy Lifestyle in Japan
Among the incredible variety of food available in Japan, many options make it easy to support a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing taste or enjoyment.
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Japanese Fitness Trends: From Radio Taiso to Hot Yoga
Japan has a history of incorporating movement into daily life, blending traditional and modern Japanese fitness trends that promote physical & mental wellbeing.
Lifestyle
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Bookoff in Aichi: Your Go-to Spot for Affordable Everyday Finds
Whether exploring Nagoya’s bustling streets or visiting nearby cities in Aichi Prefecture, the bright blue and orange BOOKOFF signs are impossible to miss.
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Find Many Items Half-Price or Less! Discover the Magic of BOOKOFF
Let’s take a closer look at why BOOKOFF is more than just a store; it’s an experience that combines savings, quality, and discovery.
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Living Local in Japan: How BOOKOFF Aichi Helps You Settle in Smarter
More than just a chain of second-hand stores, BOOKOFF is a quiet hero for many foreign residents who are building their lives in Japan, furnishing apartments..
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Japanese Books on Sustainability: Knowledge For a Greener Future
If you're looking to learn more on sustainability, what better way then to learn from books on sustainability!? Here's our list of books you should read.
Seasonal
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Autumn Fruit Picking in Kanto: Where to Enjoy Japan’s Seasonal Flavours
As the maple leaves start to turn red and gold, Japan’s autumn fruit picking season offers a time to savour the natural sweetness of locally grown delicacies.
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Delicious Summer Recipes Bento Ideas for Summer
Summer is finally around the corner! Here are a few refreshing summer bento recipes that are light, colorful, and perfect for warm weather.
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Recommended Japanese Tea for Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and staying hydrated with Japanese tea is definitely one of the top priorities during the hot and humid Japanese summer.
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Cleanup Events You Should Join in Tokyo
Interested in making friends while also helping the environment? Why not join a cleanup event!? Check out our list of cleanup events in Tokyo!
Society
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Cleanup Events You Should Join in Tokyo
Interested in making friends while also helping the environment? Why not join a cleanup event!? Check out our list of cleanup events in Tokyo!
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Japanese Books on Sustainability: Knowledge For a Greener Future
If you're looking to learn more on sustainability, what better way then to learn from books on sustainability!? Here's our list of books you should read.
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The Mingei Movement: Laudations to Nameless Artisans
Mingei, meaning “folk craft,” refers to utilitarian crafts created by nameless craftsmen. This was an art movement to show that everyday things can be beautiful
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Osaka Expo 2025: Designing Future Society for Our Lives
Osaka Expo 2025 is happening this year. Countries from around the world come together to share ideas and culture. Here's everything you need to know about it.
