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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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Miyako Odori 2025
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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Cemeteries in Japan
Japanese cemeteries are very different to western ones. They are associated with Buddhism and are usually located on temple grounds...
Culture
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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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..
Culture
Lost in the Digital World
Elena LisinaThe TeamLab Borderless Museum offers a journey into a virtual world where images create a unique experience that turn into quite..
Planning
Toyama: Top 10 Things to Do
Kim BergströmSitting on the Sea of Japan coastline, Toyama Prefecture is known for its natural beauty, traditional arts and crafts, and variety..
Culture
Monet: The Water Lilies 2025
The highly anticipated exhibition “Monet: The Water Lilies” will be held at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art from March 7 ..