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The Secret Joy Called Abura Soba
Have you come across the dry noodle dish called abura soba? In this article, we want to share the background of this Tokyo dish and why it is so delicious!
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What Is Manzai? The Japanese Art of Comedy
Have you heard of manzai before? Manzai is one of the most popular types of Japanese comedy, which traces its roots back to 1,000 years ago.
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Japan’s National Holiday List 2023
Japan is a country that loves national holidays - without them how would you take a vacation?! Check out every national holiday for 2023!
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A Critical Look into Japan’s Womenomics
“Womenomics”, a term coined by Kathy Matsui and her team essentially created the necessary push for women to be included in the labour force in Japan.
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Shinrin Yoku: The Japanese Experience of Forest Bathing
“Shinrin yoku” is the Japanese practice of walking or hiking in forests or woods; by engaging in deeper contact with nature, we earn a sense of tranquillity.
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How to Write Nengajo in Japanese New Year: Step by Step Guide
Have you ever written a New Year’s card in Japan? It’s a typical New Year’s tradition in Japan to write “Nengajo” in Japanese. Learn how in this article.
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Series! Exploring Japan on a Budget – Ginza in 1,000 Yen or Less
Ginza is a beautiful part of Tokio to explore, but it tends to be more expensive. So here we share our Japan on a budget guide for Tokyo Ginza.
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How To: Go to Travel Campaign 2022
A new Go To Travel campaign – a better, improved version of the original one – has started again thanks to a decrease in COVID cases. Read more here!
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Things to Do in Osaka – A Weekend Itinerary
What are the best things to do in Osaka while visiting Japan? Well, we will share four cool things you can do in Osaka!
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The Best Gluten-Free, Vegan Christmas Cake Options in Japan 2022
Here's our list of vegan Christmas cake options available from our fave vegan shops in Tokyo. Most of them are gluten-free too!
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A Closer Look at Cool Japan
Cool Japan is Japan’s branding strategy to export its uniqueness to the rest of the world. But is it effective? Or inefficient due to a lack of alignment?
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Seasonal Japanese Fruits – Winter
Do you know the most common winter fruits in Japan? Japanese fruits during the winter season are so versatile, healthy and - of course - delicious.
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Hiking Nokogiriyama: Breathtaking Views and an Impressive Buddhist Temple
Nokogiriyama is known for its distinctive sawtooth shape slopes, the Nihonji Temple, and “Jigoku-Nozoki” lookout point! Find out why you should go to visit!
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Weird Things in Japan That Just Make Sense
Once travelling or living in the land of the rising sun for a short amount of time, you will encounter a lot of weird things in Japan. Find out more!
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Hikikomori: A Moral Panic in Japan
Hikikomori (ひきこもり) can be considered an underlying social issue in Japan that has been the cause of significant moral panic in Japanese society.
