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…
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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…
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…
History of homosexuality in Japan
Sexuality in Japan was once a very open topic. Contrary to what is generally thought, homosexuality did not occur exclusively…
Okunoshima – From Chemical Weapons To Cute Bunnies
Okunojima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture has recently become a popular place to interact with wild local rabbits. It is just…
Renting A Car In Japan
Japan has a great public transport system and most visitors to the archipelago will be able to get to where…
Accommodation In Japan
From a forest campsite to a luxurious ryokan Inn fit for an Emperor, visitors to japan can choose all manner…
What Is A Tsuchinoko In Japanese Mythology and Folklore?
The Tsuchinoko (ツ チ ノ コ) is a snake-shaped yōkai. The name is prevalent in western Japan, and in the…
Japanese Society
Japanese society is a bit different from Western society in some ways. If you travel to Japan to study, work,…
Miyakejima, the island of gas masks
Miyakejima It is an island located in the southeast of Japan and belongs to the Izu island group. Despite the…
Kochi
Kochi prefecture is located on the southern coast of Shikoku Island in Japan. It is famous for its natural beauties,…
Getting Around In Japan
Getting around in Japan Subways – Underground Subway lines are widely available in all major cities, providing prompt, efficient transportation….