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The Meiji Restoration and the first half of the 20th century (1868-1945)
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The Meiji Restoration and the first half of the 20th century (1868-1945)

ByDiscover Japan March 26, 2023

Here we will be looking at a fascinating time in Japanese history which is the Meiji Restoration and the first…

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Food Etiquette When Eating Out In Japan
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Food Etiquette When Eating Out In Japan

ByDiscover Japan March 7, 2023

If you go to Japan, a daily activity that you will face is etiquette at mealtime. First of all, if…

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What Is The National flower of Japan?
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What Is The National flower of Japan?

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

If you had to guess what the national flower of Japan is, I’m sure many would say, “that’s easy. Cherry…

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Renting A Car In Japan
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Renting A Car In Japan

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

Japan has a great public transport system and most visitors to the archipelago will be able to get to where…

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Accommodation In Japan
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Accommodation In Japan

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

From a forest campsite to a luxurious ryokan Inn fit for an Emperor, visitors to japan can choose all manner…

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Japanese Society
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Japanese Society

ByDiscover Japan April 5, 2022

Japanese society is a bit different from Western society in some ways. If you travel to Japan to study, work,…

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Getting Around In Japan
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Getting Around In Japan

ByDiscover Japan March 29, 2022April 3, 2022

Getting around in Japan Subways – Underground Subway lines are widely available in all major cities, providing prompt, efficient transportation….

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A Guide To Japanese Wine
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A Guide To Japanese Wine

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 4, 2022

In the ancient Nihon-Shoki or Kojiki books written in the 8th century, descriptions of what appear to be grapes can…

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Top 10 Japanese novels

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Japanese literature has a long history. Since the Chinese writing system was imported, a Japanese style of literature began to…

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Hakama: Traditional dress of Japan
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Hakama: Traditional dress of Japan

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

The hakama is a skirt-type pants that is worn over the kimono. It is a traditional piece of samurai clothing….

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Japan Airports Information

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

New Tokyo International (Narita) Airport and Kansai International Airport are the two main international airports in Japan. Tokyo International (Haneda)…

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Japanese / Information about Japan

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

I think it is easy to speak, but, as Japanese has three types of writing which are the Chinese character…

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Japanese beer, Sapporo, Kirin, Yebisu and Asahi

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Contents 1 Japanese beer 1.1 Asahi: 1.2 Sapporo: 1.3 Yebisu: 1.4 Kirin Japan has a selection of beers that can…

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History of Japan, Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo Periods
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History of Japan, Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo Periods

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

I’ll talk about the periods Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo (1573-1868). After settling in Kyoto, Nobunaga fought against the most powerful Buddhist…

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Hatsumode: The First Prayer of the Year

ByDiscover Japan June 14, 2021April 3, 2022

Hatsumode is one of the most beautiful celebrations of the entire year, as it is about welcoming the New Year…

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