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Chichijima: Tokyo’s Forgotten Island
Have you heard of Chichijima island (父島) about 240km north of Iwo Jima? Literally named “father isla
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Tenno Tanjobi: A National Holiday Celebrating The Emperor’s Birthday
February 23rd in the current Reiwa period – a period starts when a new Emperor ascends to the throne
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5 Hinamatsuri Foods That Bring Good Luck
Hinamatsuri is a special holiday in Japan with unique foods and decorations. But what is Hinamatsuri
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Things To Do in Kamakura: A Weekend Guide
Located an hour south of the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, this small county on the ocean is a welcome
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A Weekend in Kyoto: Things to Do in The Eternal City
Have a weekend to spare? Looking to visit the city of Kyoto? Want to know how to spend your days the
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Everything You Need to Know About Haiku: Japanese Poetry
Are you familiar with Haiku? Maybe you have heard people mention it but do not know much about it. W
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3 Reasons Why Shaved Ice is So Popular in Japan
During Japan's hot summer season, what kind of sweets do you like to eat? Ice cream is a solid way t
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What Should I Do If I Have Tattoos in Japan?
What should you do if you have tattoos in Japan? This week, we answer this question! For more questi
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Don Quijote: Japan’s Magical Shopping Maze
The Most Magical Place on Earth If you have lived in Japan for any period of time then it is almo
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Japan: From an Isolated Country to a Foreigner Friendly Country
Japan's Journey From Isolation to Foreigner Friendly Country In this day and age, it may be possibl
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The History of The Land of The Rising Sun: Prehistoric – Classical
The History of The Land of The Rising Sun: Prehistoric to Classical Japan Japan has had a long,
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Koedo: “Little Edo” 30 minutes from Tokyo!
Koedo: “Little Edo” 30 minutes from Tokyo! Anyone planning to travel to Japan must have once
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Everything You Need To Know About Japanese Mythology
So, you’ve been in Japan for a while now, you’ve seen the ancient shrines, the aging temples, the to
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The History of The Land of The Rising Sun: Medieval to Pre-Modern
The History of The Land of The Rising Sun: Medieval to Pre-Modern Japan Picking up from our last
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Ranking: Top 10 Japanese Universities
What are the Best Universities in Japan? The number of universities in Japa
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Japanese History Lesson! History Related to Foreigners in Japan
Do you know how foreigners came to Japan? If you look around every city in J