The Quick Guide to Omamori!
Omamori – what are they? What does it mean? What do I keep mentioning them at every shrine in every travel blog post? Well it’s …
Top 3 Must-Visit Locations in Japan: Wakayama
Welcome back to the final instalment in the mini-series on my top Japanese locations! If you haven’t yet, make sure you check out the first …
Japan’s First Love Story: The Hare of Inaba
The Hare of Inaba is considered to be Japan’s first love story, and comes from the ancient Japanese ‘records’, known as Kojiki. The Kojiki chronicled …
7 Traditional Japanese Games to Play at Home
Happy Children’s Day! In Japan, Golden week is coming to a close with the final national holiday, Children’s Day. To learn a bit more about …
Top 3 Must-Visit Locations in Japan: Tottori
Following our recent post on visiting Okayama prefecture, today I will share my latest recommendation from the mini-series! Tottori prefecture has a long history: settlements …
Top 3 Must-Visit Locations in Japan: Okayama
Japan is a notoriously beautiful country, with vistas varying from the snowy mountains of Hokkaido, to the tropical islands of Okinawa. There’s plenty to see …
What is a Goshuinchō? The Japanese Book of Seals
If I asked you what comes to mind when you think of Japanese culture you might say kimono-wearing geisha, anime, manga, sumo-wrestling, and sushi. While …
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