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Miyako Odori 2024
The Miyako Odori performance in Minamiza theatre in Kyoto hass a long history and involves the best geiko and maiko of Kyoto. The..
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Symbolic Colors in Japan
Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions. This blog is dedicated to the meanings..
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Cemeteries in Japan
Japanese cemeteries are very different to western ones. They are associated with Buddhism and are usually located on temple grounds...
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The Iconic Trees of Japan
Some kinds of trees in Japan have a special place and meaning, which can be useful to know for a better understanding of Japanese..
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Roses in Japan
The rose in Japan is not as popular as other flowers of the country, but the world's first "blue rose" was grown in Japan. The..
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Traditional Japanese Metal Products
Metal was used in Japan to produce: household and tea ceremony items, decorations and ritual objects for temples, swords and other..
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Ceramics of the Jomon Period
Amazing finds of the ancient Jomon period are exhibited in museums in different regions of Japan.
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Trains & Train Museums
In railway parks and museums in Japan, you can see all kinds of trains that have been running around the country since 1872.
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Sébastien DuvalBeyond world-class cuisines and arctic-to-jungle landscapes, journeying in Japan is also about wholehearted people, vibrant pe..
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Climate & Weather Guide: When to Travel to Japan
Ignatius KohLearn more about what Japan is like throughout the year and plan the best time to visit!
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Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Jianne SorianoYour Name is the highest grossing animated film toppling Spirited Away down the throne. Makoto Shinkai's tale of star-crossed..
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Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Festival 2025
Shizuoka's Gyokuro no Sato Camellia Garden is home to approximately 900 camellia trees in around 300 types, and since different..