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Get to Know a Buddhist Nun at a Local Temple
If you had to choose, what words would you use to describe Buddhism in Japan? After visiting some of the famous temples, you might think of words lik...
A Beginner’s Guide to Sento
by guest writer Stephanie Crohin (sento journalis)Sento or public bathhouses are an attractive part o...
Order a Cocktail from a Monk at Vow's Bar in Nakano
by guest writer Laura Loss"Why," asked the Japanese man sitting at the counter, absently st...
Osechi—the New Year’s Cuisine with Ingredients Said to Attract Good Luck
by SHUN GATEOriginally published December 2016The main food associated with Japan’s New Year i...
8 Must-Try Wintertime Activities Around Sapporo
Hokkaido is a snow lover’s paradise. While hitting the slopes for some skiing is very popular, th...
Hanko: a Part of Daily Life in Japan that makes a Great Souvenir!
Hanko are personal seals that bear the name of their owner. These have been in use in Japan for government...
Disney Christmas 2016
Disney Christmas is in full swing at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! If you haven't yet made i...
Get Some Quality Time with Hedgehogs at HARRY, a Hedgehog Cafe in Roppongi
Cafes at which you can interact with animals like cat cafes are very popular in Japan, but right now there...
EMBLEM Hostel in Tokyo
Nishiarai isn’t a typical tourist destination. While it does have some beautiful sights like Ni...
Enjoy Autumn in Kyoto on the Sagano Romantic Train
The Arashiyama-Sagano area of Kyoto is great for enjoying the beauty of tree-covered mountains and rus...
Disney's Halloween 2016
Disney's Halloween is going on now at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! During this event, the ...
