Nagasaki
Nagasaki prefecture is located in the region of Kyushu and its capital city bears the same name. It was founded…
Top 5: Weird and irreverent mangas
This is a list of manga you can read when you feel bored and you want to feed your mind…
Japanese / Information about Japan
I think it is easy to speak, but, as Japanese has three types of writing which are the Chinese character…
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…
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…