Learn and Enjoy the Arts and Culture of Japan from Home (Part 1)
Travelling has always been an avenue to allow us to experience other cultures and traditions. It helps to broaden our understanding and how we view…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Shinrin-Yoku: Taking in the Forest Through Our Senses
Japan is considered to be one of the most heavily forested countries in the world. There is about 62.3 million acres of woods in Japan….
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Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga: The Very First Manga
The first comic book in the United States is the 1842 hardbound print of The Adventures of Mr. Obadiah Oldbuck. With the increasing recognition of…
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The Kan’ei Tsūhō Currency and Zenigata Sunae
Japanese commodity money prior to the 8th century took the form of gold powder, arrowheads, and rice grains. Japanese coinage was influenced by the Chinese…
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Okazaki : The Bunny Shrine
Rabbits have always been these cute furry creatures we always associate with Easter. In Japanese culture, rabbits are known to be used in many traditional …
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Tips on Grocery Shopping in Japan
Food is one of the things that probably take a chunk off any traveler’s budget. It can be quite expensive to keep eating at restaurants…
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Discovering Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro (池袋) is located at the northwestern corner of the Yamanote loop line. It is a vibrant city with rustic neighborhoods. Smack-dab in the center of…
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Two Instagram Worthy Temples and Shrines to Visit in Tokyo
Japan is a beautiful country with a culture and history that spans centuries. Tokyo is the Japanese capital that embodies the county’s long history, intermingling…
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