18 Reasons to Explore Commercial Paradise Shibuya

Youth paradise Shibuya, Tokyo has a plethora of activities, whether for a thrilling outing or spots to chillax. As one of the most popular spots for foreigners and locals alike, this city is constantl...

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Japan Culture: Understanding Japanese Blood Type Personalities

Similar to the Western horoscopes, the Japanese believe that a person’s personality is connected in some way to their blood type. Are you curious about what your blood type says about you? Let&r...

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Exploring the National Treasure Nagoya Castle

Visit Nagoya’s most famous icon, the golden castle that is Nagoya Castle. Learn the castle’s history, walk through the castle’s interior and admire its architecture, and finally marv...

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Fukushima, the Land on the Road to Recovery

Fukushima is a beautiful prefecture with numerous panoramic sceneries, from tranquil blue lakes, volcanoes, historic samurai cities to exuberant greenery. Go on the unique tour of the aftermath of Fuk...

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Trip Across Japan with Tokaido Shinkansen

Japan is the pioneer of high-speed railway since the debut of its bullet train, the Shinkansen. The Tokaido Shinkansen that began operation in 1964 was the first of its kind bringing a whole new metho...

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Japan Visa: Can you change your tourist visa to a working visa in Japan? and other topics

Japan draws people from all over the world but in order to enter and work in Japan, you need a visa. And sometimes, you need to change your visa status - most people do so they can work. So what does ...

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Start a Business in Japan: A Brief Guide

As Japan embraces diversity and welcomes foreigners into their midst, foreigners gain the opportunity to start business in Japan. For a successful venture, it is imperative that one be equipped with t...

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Art of Pottery: Ceramics in Japan

Ceramics and the art of pottery had been in Japan for a long time. Surpassing the basic necessity of storing food, it has been used for different cultural practices such as tea ceremonies and also has...

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Elevated Places: What to Do in Nagano, Japan

While Nagano might not top people’s lists of must-visit places in Japan, it has many great spots. Nagano City is quite famous for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympic Games and the prefecture overall...

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Winter Highlights of Sapporo: Snow and Beer

Sapporo, the metropolis of the northern island of Hokkaido, Japan, embodies popular events and spots tourists shouldn’t wait to visit. And while it’s a great city year-round, it’s ex...

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