What is that?! A Living Salmon Sushi Creature? Meet Salmon Nigiris and its 150+ Friends!!

Ever wondered what sushi would be like alive? Freelance designer Kumakuro has, and brought the idea to life - over 150 of them in fact!!  The hashtag #多分私しかやってない (Tabun watashi shika yattenai ...

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What to Do in Tokyo: Plans By Area and Purpose

First time to Tokyo? Been quite a few times? We came up with an extensive list of things to do in Tokyo, explorable by area, purpose, as well as a general transportation guide. Whether you’re a ...

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Discover Unique Hotels in Japan, Level Up Your Trip with A Special Stay

Regular hotel accommodations in Japan are usually hotels, guesthouses, airbnbs, and ryokans. But there are plenty of other fascinating, you can’t even imagine, places to stay whilst on a trip in...

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Kado, Sado, Shodo: The Three Pillars of Japanese Traditional Arts

Kado, Sado, and Shodo are considered to be the most classic examples of Japanese traditional arts. Together, the three are known in Japanese as「伝統三道 dentou sandou」. In this article, we bring you on an...

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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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