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Exploring the Hidden Gems of Kyoto Station!

2023-07-192023-08-01 - by Rieko Azuma

Have you seen the stunning glass structure at Kyoto Station? It’s hard to believe it’s part of the ancient capital, right?  This uniquely innovative, aesthetic, and eccentric Kyoto Station Building …

How to Enjoy Summertime Hanabi Festivals in Japan

2023-07-102023-07-20 - by Kazu. K

After a long, tough period, it’s time to go somewhere this summer. You might want to go sightseeing, outdoor activities, music festivals, and so on, but why don’t you go …

What is Kokumin Nenkin? Do I have to pay for it?

2023-07-072023-07-18 - by Akiko

Have you ever heard of “Kokumin Nenkin”?  “Kokumin” means “nation”, “Nenkin” means ”pension” and “Kokumin Nenkin” is the Japanese National Pension System. 【What is Kokumin Nenkin?】 The National Pension system, …

A Summer Evening Stroll Along the River, Feeling the Spirit of Awa Odori

2023-07-052023-07-14 - by peco

“Festivals” are an integral part of people’s lives, representing a place’s local customs and culture. Japan has a rich array of festivals, each with its own unique characteristics. “Bon Odori” …

Messages from Tokyo DisneySea

2023-06-262023-07-02 - by Rei

In March, 2022, I wrote about Tokyo DisneySea and introduced some places where we can feel as if we are taking a world trip. This article is a side story …

Let’s talk using “cushion words”!

2023-06-262023-07-11 - by Mieko M.

Have you ever heard of the Japanese word “cushion words”? Today, I want to talk about some  of the most polite Japanese words, “cushion words.” The Japanese language has honorific …

Japanese Traditions in June

2023-06-262023-07-07 - by Zack

Welcome to my blog about enjoying the Japanese lifestyle in June. Rainy season has come in June in almost all of Japan except for Hokkaido in the northern part of …

Michinoku Gold Rush

2023-06-232023-07-19 - by Yuko Sayama

The famous explorer, Marco Polo, is well known in Japan for the legend of Zipangu. In the 13th century, he traveled across Asia and talked about the golden island Zipangu …

Kyushoku ー School Lunch in Japan

2023-06-232023-06-28 - by Mami Yamamoto

School lunches are common around the world, but Japan’s school lunches are without question one-of-a-kind. Not only is the food tasty, but all the systems involved are incredibly well-organized.  Let’s …

Osaka Castle Part 4

2023-06-232023-07-03 - by Toshie

This is the last installment of the Osaka Castle Tour. I guided you from the entrance of Osaka Castle to here. If you would like to look back on this …

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Treasure Hunting at Flea Markets in Kyoto!

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Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~

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Exploring the Hidden Gems of Kyoto Station!

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Gokigen-you!~Useful Expressions That Make You Sound Sophisticated~

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Manning Gray - Yoshuku(予祝)~ celebrate something before it even happens ~

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Manning Gray - Waribashi~Disposable chopsticks~

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Manning Gray - 道 – The Japanese spirit of “Dō”

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Manning Gray - Dohade Osaka Downtown, SHINSEKAI

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