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How to Enjoy Buddhist Statues in Kyoto!

2023-05-192023-06-02 - by Rieko Azuma

Buddhist statues, which were introduced to Japan in the 6th century from the Korean peninsula via India and China along with the arrival of Buddhism, have been objects of Japanese …

The traditional vegetable of Osaka City: Naniwa Yasai (なにわ伝統野菜 大阪市)

2023-05-042023-05-11 - by Yukinko

Introduction When you think of Osaka City, what do you picture? You might think of high-rises, Osaka Castle, Universal Studio Japan (USJ), the Kaiyukan Aquarium, and things like that. They …

Which is right, the right or the left?〜How to ride escalators in Japan

2023-04-262023-05-05 - by peco

“Which side am I supposed to stand on—right or left?”Whenever I travel from Osaka to Tokyo or from Tokyo to Osaka, the different rules for escalator etiquette in each city …

Ski and Onsen, Weekend Trip to Kusatsu Onsen in March

2023-03-282023-04-06 - by Kazu Kadowaki

Do you like to go skiing and to an onsen?   In March, it’s getting warm in Tokyo. Spring comes,  and people change their clothes from heavy outerwear  to lighter jackets. …

Nakatsu (中津) is the Place to Be Now

2023-03-282023-04-08 - by Yukinko

Osaka has been pressing forward in light of EXPO 2025. The construction of various venues is progressing rapidly, and some train lines are under construction for easier access to many …

Fushimi Sake District in Kyoto

2023-03-222023-04-04 - by Rieko Azuma

Fushimi (伏見), in the southern part of Kyoto City, has long been a town of sake breweries and is known as one of the three major sake brewing areas in …

How to Enjoy Tokyo Station

2023-03-072023-03-14 - by Kazu Kadowaki

Total area of this station is about 182,000 square meters. 460,000 people use it per day on average, and around 4,000 trains run per day. The most famous station in …

Ozoni: A mochi soup bowl filled with family history and local Japanese culture.

2023-03-012023-03-14 - by peco

Ozoni is a mochi soup eaten on New Year’s Day in Japan. Japanese New Year’s events and food originated in Shintoism, and various customs were born from the idea of …

Poke-futa Tour Part.1 (in Nara)

2023-03-012023-03-05 - by Chisato.A

Hello Pokémon fans around the world!  How do you like playing with Pokemon? I think everyone knows “Pokémon Go!” which is not only a game inside your house but also …

How to enjoy Haneda Airport

2023-02-212023-03-01 - by Rei

If you need to kill time at airports, how do you usually spend time? Now I’m at Terminal 2 at Haneda Airport. Will you come with me if you are …

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Treasure Hunting at Flea Markets in Kyoto!

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