Category: Art, Culture & Food
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Shōjin Ryōri: Eat Vegetarian, Like a Zen Buddhist
- Art, Culture & Food
January 13, 2015 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...
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Inside the Grand Sumo Tournament, Nagoya Honbasho
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June 16, 2014 Attending a Grand Sumo Tournament 「Honbasho, 本場所」 in Japan is an amazing spectacle. The unique sport has ancient origins, and the ceremonies...
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Nabe (Hot Pot) at an Expensive Japanese Izakaya
- Art, Culture & Food
May 29, 2014 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...
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Kyūshoku 給食: Japanese School Lunch
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April 1, 2014 High school in Japan feels quite militaristic. Discipline is rigorous. Chores are timed to the minute. There are very little, if any, free breaks....
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Tokyo National Museum: A Few Hours in the Japanese Gallery
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November 12, 2012 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...
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From Up On Poppy Hill: Japanese Anime Film Review
- Art, Culture & Food
October 21, 2012 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 –...
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Celebrating New Year In Japan: Things You Need To Know
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December 8, 2011 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...
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Awa Odori 「阿波おどり」 in Tokushima, Shikoku: The Great Dancing Festival of Japan
- Art, Culture & Food
October 15, 2011 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...
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Sushi Train Restaurants in Japan
- Art, Culture & Food
June 6, 2011 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...
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Why Go To Japan?
- Art, Culture & Food
May 15, 2011 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...
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Japanese Beers: The Beer Difference (Nama/生 vs. Happoshu/発泡酒)
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May 3, 2011 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...
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Children’s Day and Golden Week: Carp Stream Flags at Toyota Stadium
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May 1, 2011 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),...
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Kyoto: Things To Do
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April 27, 2011 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,...
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Cherry Blossom Festival & Ieyasu Samurai Parade (Ieyasu Gyoretsu) in Okazaki
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April 21, 2011 Cherry blossoms in spring see many local festivals in Japan. This article is about the festival in Okazaki, famous for sakura viewing and the...
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The Best Japanese Beer: Yebisu beer
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April 13, 2011 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...
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Origami Cranes: Photos and Info
- Art, Culture & Food
October 28, 2010 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...