Guide to Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel!
Located in Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel […]
NARUTO Manga vs Anime: Key Differences
When Masashi Kishimoto first unleashed Naruto in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump, he introduced the world to a […]
Why Is Japan So Clean? A Country with Few Trash Cans
One of the first things that surprises travelers visiting Japan is how remarkably clean the streets are.What m […]
Ultimate Guide to Omamori: Unique Japanese Amulets
When visiting Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Japan, have you ever been captivated by the small, beauti […]
Bonsai: Recreating Nature in a Small Pot
Among Japan’s traditional cultural arts, few leave as strong an impression on international visitors as BONSAI […]
Onsen and Sento: Tattoo Rules and Bathing Etiquette in Japan
For anyone interested in Japanese culture, experiencing an "onsen" (hot spring) or a "sento" (public bathhouse […]
Japan’s Famous Whisky Distilleries: Suntory and Nikka
In the past, symbols of Japanese craftsmanship were often represented by razor-sharp samurai swords, delicate […]
World of Ghibli: Scenes from Western Japan and the World
Part 2: Western Japan and Overseas Inspirations!Note: This article is the sequel to World of Ghibli: Scenes fr […]
Japanese Culture: Everyday “Culture Shocks” for Foreigners
For those considering a trip to Japan.If you come to Japan with only the image of it being a “safe country wit […]
Historical Spots in Kanto Where You Can Experience Edo Japan
Japan during the Edo period was an era in which peace under the Tokugawa shogunate lasted for more than 260 ye […]