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Miyako Odori 2026
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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Fudo Myo
Fudo Myo, one of the good deities driving away evil spirits, symbolizes fortitude. Despite his formidable appearance, Fudo Myo is..
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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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Yokai Immersive Exhibition NAGOYA 2025
The groundbreaking Yokai Immersive NAGOYA event brings folklore’s legendary creatures to life through cutting-edge digital tec..
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Warehouse District of Kawagoe
Elena LisinaKawagoe's Warehouse district picures the street of the Edo Period where wealthy merchants used to live.
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Exploring Kawagoe
Jianne SorianoKawagoe offers distinctive architecture and a trip down memory lane. Stroll its streets and soak in this slip back to the Edo period...
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Day Trips From Osaka: Explore Beyond the Expo
Kim BergströmAs the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo approaches, many visitors will flock to the city to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event. Ho..