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- Travels and sightseeing in Okinawa
- October 26th, 2012Category: Culture, Travel
- Okinawa is a relatively small island, and a nice place for a vacation. Unlike the rest of Japan, there aren’t railway lines, except the monorail line. A road network connects the south with the north of the island. So if you have a valid driver’s license, you can rent ... » Continue Reading
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- Traditional Japanese Sweets and Snacks
- October 24th, 2012Category: Culture, Food & Dining, Travel
- Have you tried freshly made traditional Japanese sweets and snacks before? There is a spot in Tokyo where you get to actually try them fresh. It is in Azabu Juban, a district of Minato Ward which is a lively residential area in central Tokyo with a mixture of Japa ... » Continue Reading
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- All-Okinawa Eisa Festival
- October 23rd, 2012Category: Culture, Events, Travel
- I had heard that there were a lot of festivals in Okinawa but didn’t really understand how many until I took a late night stroll on a quiet summer evening and accidentally ended up in the middle of one. Colorful costumes, dancing, drumming, and the singing of local fo ... » Continue Reading
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- Japanese Onsen (Hot Springs)
- October 22nd, 2012Category: Culture, Travel
- Japanese onsen (温泉) are a must try experience in Japan and are pretty much everywhere due to all the volcanic activity. There are thousands of onsen spread across the country. Onsen can range from everyday bath-houses to mountain retreats and onsen towns that specia ... » Continue Reading
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- Eat Up, Chow Down, Dig In. A Culinary Journey Across Japan.
- October 19th, 2012Category: Culture, Food & Dining
- When a Japanese person asks about your vacation, the question “Where did you go?” is inevitably followed up by, “What did you eat?” It is even more likely that upon learning the destination, the next question will be “Did you try ?” as the Japanese seem to acquire early ... » Continue Reading
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- Shopping in Tokyo
- October 17th, 2012Category: Culture, Shopping, Travel
- One of the things that make Tokyo so “cool” is the shopping. Whether you’re just visiting and looking to pick up some keepsakes for loved ones, or live in Tokyo and are refurbishing your apartment or wardrobe, you can find everything you’ve ever dreamed of in Tokyo. ... » Continue Reading
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- Kick Back and Karaoke: Your Guide on How to Do It
- October 16th, 2012Category: Culture
- When you mention the word karaoke in America, images of an awkward individual, embarrassingly trying to hold a tune in front of unforgiving eyes in a bar or at an event are conjured up. But when you mention karaoke in Japan, the response is “ikimasho” (let’s go). ... » Continue Reading
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- A Sake-filled Festival
- October 12th, 2012Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events, Play
- Going to a local festival is one of the best ways to experience Japanese culture today – as anyone living or traveling in Japan can tell you. Cities have festivals that display their own unique history and traditions, and little neighborhoods will hold their own festi ... » Continue Reading
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- What Would Jizō Do? And Who is He?
- October 11th, 2012Category: Culture, Travel
- If you want to see a representation of a kami (deity) in Japan, all you need to do is pop into a dusty temple or sacred shrine. I’m talking about that mysterious red-cloth-wearing stone statue that we have all seen everywhere around Japan. Who is that and why should I c ... » Continue Reading
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- Hanami – Cherry Blossom Viewing
- October 10th, 2012Category: Culture, Events, Travel
- Hanami (花見) or cherry blossom viewing is a popular past-time during the spring in Japan. The Japanese love to celebrate this time of year with hanami parties under the blooming cherry blossom trees. It is a traditional custom that has taken place for hundreds of ... » Continue Reading
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