Japan

History

Modern History of Japan: From Late 19th Century to Present Day

What happened in the modern history of Japan? Here is a brief overview of Japanese history from the late Edo period to the present day.
Food & Drinks

What is Kaiseki? Complete Guide to Beautiful Art of Japanese Cuisine

Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese cuisine which consists of serval dishes using seasonal ingredients and represent a spirit of wabi-sabi. In this article, we explain what is kaiseki, offer you some helpful tips and recommend some of the best restaurants in Tokyo.
Japan

Japan’s Most Active Volcanoes & Volcanic Sites

Japan is home to around 10% of Earth's active volcanoes. In this article, we introduce the most active volcanoes and volcanic sites where you can hike or relax in the onsen hot springs.
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Religion

What is Shinto? Finding the Japanese Religion in Everyday Life

Shinto (or Shintoism) is a major religion in Japan. Even though people in Japan are not religious, Shinto is rooted deeply in daily lives without realizing it. In this article, we explained the concept and history of Shinto and where to find these beliefs in Japan, even in the popular Ghibli films.
Places to visit in Japan

6 Popular Multi-Day Hikes in Japan

Hiking in Japan is always the best options to enjoy beautiful nature in Japan. Here we introduce the recommended multi-day hikes in Japan!
Itinerary in Japan

Perfect 10 Day Itinerary For Your Kyushu Trip

Follow this ready-to-use itinerary that will bring you to all the highlights of Kyushu!
Places to visit in Japan

10 Off the Beaten Path Places in Japan

For your next travel, let's avoid the crowd and head to the beautiful off the beaten path places around Japan!
Places to visit in Japan

Canada, Germany and Netherlands? 11 Unique Theme Parks to Travel around the World in Japan

Canada, Germany and Netherlands? There are unique theme parks which recreated the townscape of other countries in Japan.
Culture

Koenji Awa Odori Festival And Related Events

Koenji Awa Odori Festival is a popular 2-day festival taking place in August. In this article we'll explain the history of the event and explain how you can learn the Awa Odori yourself!
History

History of Japan: Heian Period (794-1185)

Heian period (794-1185) is considered as a turning point in Japan for cultural and political aspects. Here we introduce a brief history of the Heian Period!
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