Osaka gastronomy
Japanese restaurant Osaka Gastronomy Osaka Gastronomy of Osaka is known within Japan as one of the cities where gastronomy is…
Ukiyo-e, the paintings of the floating world
The art of ukiyo-e (浮世 絵, “floating world painting“) Originated in the metropolis of Edo (now Tokyo) during a period…
Mount Koya or Koyasan
Mount Koya or Koyasan （高 野山） is located in Wakayama Prefecture and is the arrival point of the Pilgrimage Route…
Yasunari Kawabata (1899 – 1972)
In 1968, Yasunari Kawabata he was the first Japanese writer to win a Nobel Prize in Literature. His works combined…
14 useful Japanese phrases to go on a trip
During your stay in Japan, it is very likely that you will have to ask for directions or locations of…
Japanese Myth and Folklore – Kappa
Continuing with the series of articles on Japanese mythology, today I will talk about the kappa. The kappa (河 童)…
How to use a Coin Locker in Japan
While traveling through a city in Japan, it is very important to bear in mind that sightseeing with large and…
What is a haiku?
A haiku is a style of Japanese poetry that focuses on simple themes, but providing an interesting or unexpected perspective….
History of seifuku, the Japanese uniform
The Japanese uniform (制服, seifuku) is interesting because it presents a great variety unlike western uniforms. If you’ve ever seen…
Churaumi Aquarium
The Churaumi Okinawa Aquarium is the second largest aquarium in the world and is part of the Ocean Expo Park…
Hakodate
It is known for the spectacular views from Mount Hakodate and for being one of the Japanese enclaves where you…
Toro Nagashi Festival (Hiroshima)
Every August 6, the city of Hiroshima commemorates the first atomic bombing carried out in history, where in a few…
Sapporo
Sapporo is one of the newest cities in Japan, founded in the late 19th century. The biggest event is the…
Japanese mythology and folklore – Kyūbi no kitsune
Within Japanese folklore, the fox has a special place. This represents a mythological creature capable of transforming to fool people…
Unicorn Gundam Statue: Daiba
Contents 1 Unicorn Gundam Statue On the futuristic island of Tokyo, Odaiba, in front of the modern shopping center “DiverCity”,…