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History

What are Yokai? Japanese Folklore Creatures

For summer nights, people like to hear some scary ghost stories. Here we explain the Japanese very unique legendary creatures 'Yokai', and where to find them.
Travel tips

Japanese Useful Phrases to Use at Restaurants

Communicating with local people in the local language is one of the best parts of traveling abroad. Let's learn essential Japanese phrases at restaurants!
Tours and Workshop

What is Samurai and Where to Experience Bushido in Japan

Here you can find a brief history of samurai and understand its role, and how they became so powerful in Japan. We will also introduce the basic concept of Bushido, the way of the samurai and the best experiences that you can find in Japan!
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History

10 Best Historical Sites in Japan

In Japan, there are some places that can take you back to the Edo period or other era. Let's discover the famous/hidden historical sites throughout Japan!
Places to visit in Japan

7 Best Bungee Jumping Spots in Japan

If you are looking for some extraordinary and thrilling experience in Japan, try bungee jump! Here we introduce the best bungee jumping spot!
Places to visit in Japan

The 11 Best Japanese Gardens

Japanese gardens are breathtaking. One of the core principles of Shintoism, Japan’s native religion, is to respect and a...
Places to visit in Tokyo

Things to Do in Kiyosumi Shirakawa

Kiyosumi Shirakawa is a historic downtown district in the eastern Tokyo. It's popular for coffee cafes, museums, and also the beautiful Kiyosumi Garden.
Places to visit in Japan

Japan’s 10 Most Beautiful Lakes

Here we introduce the 10 most beautiful lakes across Japan, you can enjoy fishing and swimming in the lake during summer season, and breathtaking autumn foliage in fall!
Customs

The 10 Best Private (Tattoo Friendly) Onsen in Japan

Onsen (hot spring) is a big part of Japanese culture that you can enjoy during your stay in Japan. However, if you have tattoos, you may find it difficult to find tattoo-friendly onsen since it's strictly forbidden. In this article, we listed the best private onsen in Japan for those who have tattoos!
Events

What is Japanese Festival, Matsuri?

Throughout a year, there are several festivals held in Japan. In this article, we introduce the history, origin and purpose of festivals in Japan!
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