Category: Art, Culture & Food
Eat and live like a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk by staying at a temple in Japan. Shukubō 「Japanese temple lodgings, 宿坊」 are offered throughout the entire country. Zen Buddhist monks are vegetarian, and when staying ...
Attending a Grand Sumo Tournament 「Honbasho, 本場所」 in Japan is an amazing spectacle. The unique sport has ancient origins, and the ceremonies and rituals preceding and following each part of the tournament have many layers ...
As an English teacher working in Japan, I’m often invited to enkai 「宴会」 work parties. One school I worked at had a particular taste for, very regular, high class izakaya (Japanese bar/restaurant) parties. Each party ...
High school in Japan feels quite militaristic. Discipline is rigorous. Chores are timed to the minute. There are very little, if any, free breaks. Students can be at school for 12 hours a day. Working ...
Stay for an hour or spend the whole day, the Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館 Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) gives visitors an insight into the rich and unique history of Japan. The museum contains some fascinating artifacts ...
A feel good story of young love that was meant to be, then wasn’t, but then was again, is Japan’s animated film of the year – or so the Japan Academy Prize panel would say. ...
The New Year period in Japan is a symbolic time, representing the finishing of the previous year and the fresh start for a new one. It's a busy time for domestic travel, giving tourist the ...
Awa Odori... over 1 million people visit Shikoku in the summer to see Japan's biggest traditional dancing festival. See heaps of photos and a HD video from the 2011 festival.
Sushi train restaurants are popular the world over, but I've never seen sushi as cheap, delicious and outright cool (i.e. the mini bullet train which delivers fresh sushi to your table) as in Japan!
The top reasons for travelling to Japan have been reviewed to give you this new and improved article on Why go to Japan? Insights from an experienced traveller now living in Japan!
There are many Japanese beer brands, Sapporo, Asahi and Kirin are the most well known. The difference is, one is beer and one is not beer. Discover the difference between real Japanese beer and the ...
Golden Week in Japan is a time of many national holidays. This inaugural photo for the Japan Photo of the Month series is of the Koinobori (鯉幟), carp (fish) streamer flown on 5 May for ...
Kyoto, Japan is the pinnacle of Japanese culture. A holiday to Japan is not complete without a visit to Kyoto, and the famous Kyoto temples, castles and shrines. This article will explain how to get ...
Cherry blossoms in spring see many local festivals in Japan. This article is about the festival in Okazaki, famous for sakura viewing and the samurai battle reenactment.
After trying many Japanese beers, my favourite is the Premium Yebisu All Malt Beer. It does cost a little more than other beers, but you truly do get what you paid for.
Japan's origami crane is a national symbol of Japanese art and culture. The traditional and perhaps even ancient art, is a standout in the Asian art world. Here we have photos of a tiny 2cm ...
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