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…
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…
Yokohama
Yokohama, is the first port city presented to the world as the gateway to Japan. From the moment its port…
Yukio Mishima (1925-1970)
Kimitake Hiraoka, better known as Yukio Mishima, was a Japanese novelist, playwright, actor, director, and poet. Yukio Mishima went nominated…
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…
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…
Himeji Castle
Himeji, a thriving industrial port of 470,000, located on the scenic Inland Sea about 40 kilometers west of Kobe, has…
Castles | History | Japan Travel | Samurai
The origin of the samurai
Perhaps the most representative image of Japan, apart from the geisha are the samurai. These were the warriors of Japan…
Haneda Airport
Tokyo has a couple of main airports. Narita International Airport (NRT), in Chiba prefecture, mostly handles international air traffic and…
The perception of tattoos in Japan
Despite the popularity of Japanese art and the imagination around prestigious tattoo artists who imitate this art in the West,…
What Is The National flower of Japan?
If you had to guess what the national flower of Japan is, I’m sure many would say, “that’s easy. Cherry…