Exploring the Best of Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture

Morioka, the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, is an often overlooked vacation destination in Japan due to its lack of a major attraction. With rich history, delicious noodles, and beautiful scenery, ...

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Ghibli Museum, A Homage to Japan’s Anime Industry

Studio Ghibli is world famous for its beautiful and touching anime movies that steal the hearts of its watchers and Academy Awards from other animated films. With 36 years of history producing some of...

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Tenryu-Ji, A Religious Historical Site of Kyoto

Tenryu-Ji is a major historical religious site to visit in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto. The temple’s remarkable architecture, impressive ceiling paints, and its traditional garden that have...

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High-End Shopping and more at Ginza, Tokyo

Tokyo’s Ginza is known as a luxury shopping paradise similar in resemblance to London’s Oxford Street. For the latest trends and premium brands, this is the place to go. Not just high-end ...

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A Look Into the Past: The Kamakura Period

Kamakura is a significant era in Japanese history. Defining moments during that period include the establishment of a warrior caste system, the emergence of the samurai, and feudalism as the primary f...

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From Paintings to Pottery, Exploring Traditional Japanese Art

World famous Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, masterful calligraphy, handmade pottery, unique and creative dance, elegant personified tea ceremonies, and more. Learn about the different types of Japanese art...

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A Cultural Trip to Chichu Art Museum

Chichu Art Museum on Kagawa Prefecture’s art lovers’ paradise Naoshima Island is a work of art in itself. Almost the entirety of the museum is nestled underground, and the island accessibl...

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All About Roppongi Hills

Japan never disappoints when it comes to natural beauty or architecture, and sometimes you can experience both in one place! Roppongi Hills is one such man-made urban beauty lying in the center of Tok...

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Kabuki, Dramatic White Faced Theatre Dance

A male only dance drama, Kabuki has been in Japan since the 17th century. Originating from a shrine maiden, it has a fascinating background. Along with Noh and Bunraku, it is one of the most important...

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Appreciating the Sumida Hokusai Museum

One popular historical art style in Japan was Ukiyo-e which is Japanese woodblock prints. This article will focus on the fairly new Sumida Hokusai Museum which honors Hokusai, one of the most famous U...

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