Why do women wear hakama at graduation ceremonies?
The hakama is a type of traditional clothing worn by men. However, during graduation ceremony in Japan almost all women…
Asakusa
Asakusa is an area centered around the Sensoji Temple with Kaminarimon or the “Thunder Gate” and the Nakamise shopping street….
Fukuoka
Fukuoka is located in the prefecture of the same name, in the Kyushu region. It is the sixth largest city…
Torii, the gates to the spirit world
The torii (鳥 居) They are the traditional arches of Shinto shrines or sacred areas, and are a famous icon…
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for comics in general. Outside of Japan it is used both to refer to comics…
Osechi ryori
Osechi ryōri or simply osechi is what most Japanese eat at the beginning of New Year. This type of dish…
Limousine Bus in Osaka
Osaka Airport Transportation operates so-called “limousine buses” that connect Osaka Airport (Itami), Kansai International Airport and the main terminal stations…
Wagashi: Japanese sweets
Sakura mochi Ichigo Daifuku Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that are often served with tea. They are usually made from…
Weird Japanese dishes
If what attracts you to tourism in Japan is food, Japanese cuisine has a lot to offer. There are well-known…
5 Most Recommended Places in Tokyo
While planning a trip to Japan, it can be difficult to make the decision due to the many wonderful tourist…
Yuru-kyara, love for pets
If you go to Japan, you will probably find it striking that when you arrive in a new city there…
Ikebukuro
One of the busiest centers in the city is located in the Toshima district in the capital of Japan, Tokyo….
Yoshiwara District
In the traditional Asakusa area of Tokyo, about a 20 minute walk from the famous “Sensoji” temple, you can reach…
Tsuguharu Foujita (1886 – 1967)
Tsuguharu Foujita, later known as Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, was a Japanese painter recognized for his western-style impressionist works. Born in…
Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598)
Between 1467 and 1590, Japan went through a long period of civil strife between different samurai clans. This period, known…