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Yukio Mishima (1925-1970)
Kimitake Hiraoka, better known as Yukio Mishima, was a Japanese novelist, playwright, actor, director, and poet. Yukio Mishima went nominated…

Yokohama
Yokohama, is the first port city presented to the world as the gateway to Japan. From the moment its port…

6 Killer Resources for learning Japanese
For those people who are just beginning to learn Japanese, or who already have studies, here is a list of…

Tofu
It is sold in the supermarket, about 100 yen ~ 150 yen each TOFU. Tofu has become a known ingredient…

Food Etiquette When Eating Out In Japan
If you go to Japan, a daily activity that you will face is etiquette at mealtime. First of all, if…

Kintsugi, the art of repairing with gold
Kintsugi (金 繕 い) is an art form that consists of repairing pottery with gold. Despite the fact that in…

Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine, also known as Miyajima of Aki in Hiroshima Prefecture, is a scenic spot known as one of the…

33 Cool & Quirky Things To Do In Osaka
Osaka is a vibrant and exciting city, full of memorable experiences that will stay with you long after your visit….

The Meiji Restoration and the first half of the 20th century (1868-1945)
Here we will be looking at a fascinating time in Japanese history which is the Meiji Restoration and the first…

Shibuya Guide: Best Things To See And Do
Shibuya is a vibrant and exciting city in Tokyo, Japan that has an array of things to see and do….

Visit Kyoto
The city of Kyoto is the seventh-largest city in Japan and for a time it was its capital. It is…

The story of Yasuke, the Black Samurai
The legendary tale of Yasuke, who holds the distinction of being the first known foreign samurai in Japan, is a…
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