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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...
Culture
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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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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A New Plan for Fuji-san
Elena LisinaAfter a not too successful first Mt. Fuji climb, I created a new plan to ascend the mountain based on the much easier Gotemba Trail...
Planning
Sendai Named a Top Summer Destination by Lonely Planet
Kim BergströmRecently highlighted by the travel gurus at Lonely Planet as one of Asia’s top summer destinations, Sendai offers an authentic..
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Kurume’s Shrines By the River
Arlene BastionBairinji and Suitengu by the Chikugo River, are part of Kurume's already beautiful environment and quiet beauty, a magnet in..
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The Holy Shinto Shrine Ise Jingu
Masato KitamuraIse Jingu in Ise City is the most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan. Last year (2013) the famous Shikinen Sengu ceremony was held again,..