History of Japanese literature
While the writing system was introduced to Japan relatively late, this is not a detriment to the richness that Japanese…
The elements of Shinto shrines
Meiji Jingu Temple, an example of a Shinto shrine The shinto shrines are places where they live and are worshiped…
Japanese beer, Sapporo, Kirin, Yebisu and Asahi
Contents 1 Japanese beer 1.1 Asahi: 1.2 Sapporo: 1.3 Yebisu: 1.4 Kirin Japan has a selection of beers that can…
Narita airport
Tokyo has two main airports: Narita International Airport (NRT), in Chiba prefecture, which primarily handles international air traffic and is…
Aburasoba: Ramen shop's special noodle
There are plenty of restaurants in Tokyo that offer an excellent variety of ramen, udon, and soba to choose from….
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle is a Japanese enclosure located in Kumamoto Prefecture. It was built in 1607 and it is one of…
History of Japan, Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo Periods
I’ll talk about the periods Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo (1573-1868). After settling in Kyoto, Nobunaga fought against the most powerful Buddhist…
Haneda Airport
Tokyo has two main airports: Narita International Airport (NRT), in Chiba prefecture, which primarily handles international air traffic and is…
Hatsumode: The First Prayer of the Year
Hatsumode is one of the most beautiful celebrations of the entire year, as it is about welcoming the New Year…
Enoshima Island
Enoshima is a small island, about 4 km in perimeter, at the mouth of the Katase River in Sagami Bay,…
How to survive winter in Japan
From north to south, Japan experiences a very diverse climate, but except for the islands to the south, winter in…
Dual Citizenship in Japan: The “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” Policy
Japan’s Nationality Law asks young adults with multiple citizenships to choose a country, but not all seem to do so….
Kenrokuen Garden: Kanazawa
Kenrokuen is a place to stroll and enjoy the image of a beautiful landscaped garden typical of the Edo period…
Nara
An ancient capital of excellent old architectures and images of Buddha – Horyu-ji Temple, the World Cultural Heritage Site Nara…
Japanese green tea or Japanese tea
Japanese tea is a drink that represents the history and culture of the country. In Japanese it is called Ryoku-Cha…