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Kintsugi, the art of repairing with gold
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Kintsugi, the art of repairing with gold

ByDiscover Japan February 4, 2023

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

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Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima | Shrines and Temples | Sightseeing

Itsukushima Shrine

ByDiscover Japan January 31, 2023

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

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

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

ByDiscover Japan January 24, 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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Yokohama
City Guides | History | Sightseeing

Yokohama

ByDiscover Japan January 23, 2023

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

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Yukio Mishima (1925-1970)
Art | Movies | Samurai

Yukio Mishima (1925-1970)

ByDiscover Japan January 22, 2023

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

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6 Killer Resources for learning Japanese
Japanese Language

6 Killer Resources for learning Japanese

ByDiscover Japan January 7, 2023

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

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Tofu
Eating Out

Tofu

ByDiscover Japan January 6, 2023

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

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Food Etiquette When Eating Out In Japan
About Japan | Eating Out

Food Etiquette When Eating Out In Japan

ByDiscover Japan January 5, 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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Visit Kyoto
Japan Travel | Sightseeing

Visit Kyoto

ByDiscover Japan June 24, 2022

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

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The story of Yasuke, the Black Samurai
Culture | Japan Travel

The story of Yasuke, the Black Samurai

ByDiscover Japan June 24, 2022

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

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Himeji Castle
Castles | Japan Travel | Sightseeing

Himeji Castle

ByDiscover Japan June 24, 2022

Himeji, a thriving industrial port of 470,000, located on the scenic Inland Sea about 40 kilometers west of Kobe, has…

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The origin of the samurai
Castles | History | Japan Travel | Samurai

The origin of the samurai

ByDiscover Japan June 19, 2022

Perhaps the most representative image of Japan, apart from the geisha are the samurai. These were the warriors of Japan…

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Haneda Airport
Japan Travel

Haneda Airport

ByDiscover Japan June 19, 2022

Tokyo has a couple of main airports. Narita International Airport (NRT), in Chiba prefecture, mostly handles international air traffic and…

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The perception of tattoos in Japan
Culture

The perception of tattoos in Japan

ByDiscover Japan April 13, 2022

Despite the popularity of Japanese art and the imagination around prestigious tattoo artists who imitate this art in the West,…

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What Is The National flower of Japan?
About Japan | Japan Travel

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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