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CULTURE

A Journey through Kurashiki's Japan Heritage that Began with Cotton Plant

A Journey through Kurashiki's Japan Heritage that Began with Cotton Plant

Kurashiki is home to a story that is recognized as Japan Heritage: The Story of Kurashiki Begins With a Single Cotton Plant ~A textile town interwe...

Enjoy Oden Like a Pro: All the Secrets to This Winter Dish

Enjoy Oden Like a Pro: All the Secrets to This Winter Dish

Winter is right around the corner and the weather is starting to get colder. In Japan, this means it'...

Best Fall Colors in Kyoto

Kyoto's Fall Top 5!

Enjoy the scenery in Japan's ancient capital city of Kyoto at these five locations chosen by the DiG...

Experience a Seasonal Tradition! A Guide to Tori No Ichi in Tokyo

Experience a Seasonal Tradition! A Guide to Tori No Ichi in Tokyo

Nothing announces the coming of the end of the year like Tori no Ichi. This fair is held two or three times e...

Only Once a Year! See the Red Gates Lit up by Lanterns at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto

See the Red Gates Lit up by Lanterns at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto

Summer in Japan is known for the many festivals and firework displays all over the country. This time we&...

Ryokan Chitose

Experience Japan's Countryside at Ryokan Chitose

If you’re looking for unique accommodation during your stay in Japan, a ryokan or traditional Ja...

10 recommended spots in Kusatsu to visit in Spring and Summer

10 recommended spots in Kusatsu to visit in Spring and Summer

Kusatsu is renowned as one of Japan’s most desirable hot spring retreats, especially during its ...

Recommended Spots in Shingu City to Check Out Before or After Trekking the Kumano Kodo

Recommended Spots in Shingu City to Check Out Before or After Trekking the Kumano Kodo

Located at the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula, Shingu City in Wakayama Prefecture is surrounded by ab...

Get a Feel for Traditional Culture at Mikuni Minato, Thrived during Edo-Period through Trade with Kitamaebune Merchant Ships

Get a Feel for Traditional Culture at Mikuni Minato

Mikuni Minato, a vital port town that flourished in Japan during the Edo period, is located in Mikuni-ch...

Driving Away Demons With Beans: The Fascinating Japanese Tradition of Setsubun

The Fascinating Japanese Tradition of Setsubun

When February is around the corner, Japan knows it's time to brace for the real winter. Fortunately ...

4 Weird Japanese Winter Festivals That You Can Participate In

4 Weird Japanese Winter Festivals That You Can Participate In

There are countless religious and folk festivals being celebrated in Japan throughout the year. Among ...