Izu Ōshima : Paradise Island
Izu Ōshima is just 45 minutes away from bustling Tokyo via a high-speed jet boat from Takeshiba Pier in Minato-ku, Izu Ōshima Island. A breathtaking…
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The Craft of Japanese Swordsmithing
Japanese samurai, the military nobility of medieval and early-modern Japan, have long captured the interest of many. The teachings of the samurai are an important…
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The Sakoku Years of Japan
The 17th to the 19th century saw Japan adopting a policy that isolated the whole country from the outside world. This long period of national…
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Riveting October Festivals in Japan
For most Japanese, religion is a combination of elements from various religions known as Shinbutsu shūgō (神仏習合 amalgamation of buddhas and kami). In 1886, the Shinto and Buddhism…
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Japanese Supernatural Creatures to Look Out for on Halloween
As a country that has popularized cosplay, performance art, and wearing costumes and fashion accessories to look like a particular character, Japan is a natural at celebrating…
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Wagyu: A Slice of Red Meat Heaven
Any carnivore would appreciate a big, fat, juicy slice of steak, a mouthwatering cheeseburger, or a slab of barbecued ribs smoked for hours and slathered with…
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Sake: Japanese Wine
Sake, or rice wine, is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. Japanese culture considers sake to be more than just a drink to enjoy….
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Remarkable Bridges of Japan
As civilization advanced through the years, bridges became more and more important in connecting lands that were separated by bodies of water. The very first…
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